The legendary frontman of the Irish punk-folk group The Pogues, Shane MacGowan, has died of pneumonia, according to his widow. At three in the morning, the well-known songwriter of “Fairytale of New York” passed away. Accompanied by his family on Thursday. MacGowan, 65, suffered from a serious illness of brain enlargement, as reported by his wife, Victoria Mary Clarke.
Christmas Day would have been her husband’s 66th birthday. Victoria Mary Clarke told the New York Times that her husband had just been released from the hospital following a struggle with viral encephalitis, a disorder that involves brain growth. Despite dealing with health issues and using a wheelchair since 2015, MacGowan was readmitted to the hospital last month for an unidentified illness.
Shane MacGowan (Credits: Getty Images)
“There’s no way to describe the loss that I am feeling and the longing for just one more of his smiles that lit up my world,” Clarke wrote on Instagram after learning of her husband’s passing. She called Shane MacGowan the “love of my life and the most beautiful soul and beautiful angel,” highlighting the significant influence he had on her.
One of MacGowan’s health issues in 2022 was a stay in the critical care unit due to viral encephalitis. He was only discharged from the hospital a week before he passed away, despite the difficulties. After his return, the pair even spent their fifth wedding anniversary together at home.
Shane MacGowan, a flamboyant and significant personality in the punk-folk music scene, left behind a legacy. He is survived by his sister Siobhan and father Maurice. His works, such as the classic “Fairytale of New York,” will always have a place in the hearts of admirers everywhere.
