The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan has paid tribute to Johnny Depp on his birthday – calling him a “wonderful friend”.
The Hollywood actor celebrated his 59th birthday, just days after he won his defamation case against Amber Heard over a 2018 article she wrote in the Washington Post, which his lawyers said falsely accused him of physically and sexually abusing her.
Shane and his wife Victoria Mary Clarke posted a birthday tribute to the Pirates of the Caribbean star describing their famous pal as a "effervescent and exquisite" on his birthday.
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Victoria wrote: "It’s a beautiful thing to get to know someone who can always make you smile and feel good about life, someone who always supports your creative endeavours and encourages you and inspires you and makes you feel that life is beautiful and fun and exciting and helps you to believe in the greatness and kindness and goodness of humanity."
She added: " For me and Shane this guy is a wonderful friend and a constant inspiration and a whole lot of fun Happy birthday to the effervescent and exquisite Johnny Depp."
The trio have been friends for decades, and MacGowan has steadfastly defended Depp throughout all of his trials and tribulations.
Shane and Victoria recently celebrated his win against Heard.
“This is just SO ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!!!!!!," MacGowan said on Instagram.
"There are no words to express our excitement and gratitude … we have been praying and praying for this for years and to finally see justice is thrilling beyond measure!!! Well done to everyone involved and well done to everyone who stood by him no matter what!!! #justiceforjohnnydepp.”
MacGowan has multiple health issues which likely prevented him from traveling from Dublin to see Depp in person, but Victoria flew to him to celebrate in Glasgow last Friday, where Depp was playing concerts with his friend Jeff Beck.
“Thank you so much for an absolutely magical gig @jeffbeckofficial and @johnnydepp! Pure genius!!!!,” she wrote.
