“With profound sadness we confirm that Dennis Sheehan, U2’s longstanding tour manager and dear friend to us all, has passed away overnight,” said Arthur Fogel, an executive with entertainment company Live Nation, in a statement. “Our heartfelt sympathy is with his wonderful family.”
“We’ve lost a family member, we’re still taking it in. He wasn’t just a legend in the music business, he was a legend in our band,” added U2’s Bono. “He is irreplaceable.”
Sheehan was found Wednesday morning in his West Hollywood hotel room, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
He was in his late 60s and had been with U2 for more than 30 years.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Sheehan joined U2’s organization in 1983, around the time of the release of the band’s “War” album. Previously, he’d worked with Patti Smith and Led Zeppelin, among others.
U2 is currently in the midst of its “Innocence + Experience” tour, and is in Los Angeles for a five-concert stand at the Forum.
