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Zara Woodcock

Shane MacGowan's wife shares update on star's health as he returns home from hospital

Shane MacGowan's wife updated fans on his condition and revealed he is home from the hospital.

The 64-year-old was hospitalised due to an infection on December 5, with his wife Victoria Mary Clarke asking his fans to send "prayers and healing vibes" at the time of his admission.

After providing fans with many updates on The Pogues singer, she revealed on Wednesday he is finally back home and 'watching the football'.

She shared a picture of him lying down in bed as he rocked a pair of black sunglasses and a cosy fluffy hat.

Victoria wrote alongside the image on Twitter : "Shane is home and we are going to watch the football!

"Thank you everyone who has been messaging and blessings to everyone who has a loved one in hospital and who is in hospital themselves and blessings to the doctors and nurses!"

Shane looked cosy as he bundled up in bed (Victoriamary/Twitter)
His wife has been providing updates on his condition (TWITTER)

Fans were delighted with the news of his return home and took to the comment section to send their well wishes.

"He looks so snug there. Hopefully the home environment will perk him up. Good on ya @Victoriamary tending to this giant," one user said.

Another added: "So good that he’s home!" while another fan posted: "So happy for you!!!! Have a nice evening together."

"Sending love and well wishes to you both," one follower said and another added: "Good man Shane. You’re looking well fella."

On Tuesday, Irish journalist Victoria provided fans with another update before he was allowed to go home.

She shared a snap of the Fairytale of New York singer, with him smiling for the camera and looking in good spirits.

Victoria asked fans to pray after he was hospitalised (Marc O'sullivan/REX/Shutterstock)
The Pogues singer had an infection (Instagram)

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Victoria captioned the snap: "Fingers crossed @ShaneMacGowan will be home tomorrow! @poguesofficial."

Shane – who has been sober since 2016 – has been using a wheelchair for the last few years, after breaking his pelvis in 2015.

"Some days are better than others. He doesn't complain about being in pain, but it can't be hard," his long-term partner Victoria Mary Clarke told the Irish Post last year.

"Shane doesn't have any sort of disease but he broke his pelvis a few years ago and since then he's had trouble walking. I do get help with the caring but he likes it when we can eat together and when I'm there."

In October this year, the legendary singer partied alongside model Kate Moss as he launched his new art exhibition at the Andipa art gallery in London's Knightsbridge.

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