Annie Power put this on her Facebook page today:

It is with great personal sadness I share the news that my dear friend of fifty years, Sean Madigan, Cork born, architect, musician and beloved father of SarahLee, died this morning at 7am in London. Sean had been suffering from dementia for years, but he continued to be the same cheeky, genial soul he always was. Full of laughter and jokes to the end, still singing together the songs (of many genres) he played down the years. Sean played with many well known musicians over the years, as well as forming Sugawn Folk who played in the Sugawn Kitchen for years, and then Shegui, which is where I first met Sean, when invited to sing with them. We played to packed, smoky pubs up and down the Holloway Rd, Camden, Kilburn, church halls, Sean’s golf club, foyers of galleries, parties of Irish actors. Sean just had the contacts and knack of persuading people that they really wanted and needed to book the band. He was a brilliant organiser, getting gigs everywhere, and ensuring they paid well. He also played with many other musicians, and I will try to find and post photos of any that Sarah and I can find. We all have so many memories of Sean down the years, and I’m sure people will want to share some of those. SarahLee will give funeral arrangements when they are confirmed, and if anyone wants details message me. Please pass this news on to anyone who may have known Sean. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten. Sing on in that session in the sky my friend. Hup! ??