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Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan dies at age 65

Shane Macgowan, the singer-songwriter and frontman of The Pogues, best known for their ballad “Fairytale of New York,” has died

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2023

Shane MacGowan: The Pogues singer dies aged 65

Tributes pour in for Irish singer-songwriter after his wife announces his death on Instagram

Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2023

Shane MacGowan dead - latest: Pogues singer known for Fairytale of New York dies as tributes paid

His death comes one week after he was discharged from hospital

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2023

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Shane MacGowan, shy and complex genius behind The Pogues, dies aged 65

Musician had just returned home to be with his wife, Victoria Mary Clarke, after a lengthy stay in hospital

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2023

Shane MacGowan: a timeless voice for Ireland’s diaspora in England

During a concert in Dublin in 2022, Bob Dylan paused between songs to pay tribute to another singer-songwriter who was in attendance that night. “I want to say hello to Shane MacGowan”, said Dylan, praising MacGowan as one of his “favourite artists”.

The Conversation · Nov 30, 2023

Legendary Fairytale of New York singer Shane MacGowan dead at 65

The Pogues singer Shane MacGowan has passed away at the age of 65.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 30, 2023

Shane MacGowan, Pogues songwriter and Irish music legend, dies aged 65

One of the all-time great bandleaders and writer of Christmas classic Fairytale of New York, MacGowan invigorated rock with the power of Irish folk music

The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2023

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Shane MacGowan’s wife Victoria shares throwback photo of Pogues singer with Johnny Depp

Hollywood actor is a long-time friend of MacGowan’s, and played guitar at their wedding in 2018

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2023

Shane MacGowan’s wife shares wedding day photo to celebrate five years of marriage

The Pogues singer-songwriter married Victoria Mary Clarke in Copenhagen, Denmark in 2018

The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2023

The Pogues singer Shane MacGowan discharged from hospital in time for Christmas birthday

‘Fairytale of New York’ singer had been receiving care in hospital for months, with wife Victoria Mary Clarke providing regular updates

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023

The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan is out of hospital in time for his birthday

The 65-year-old singer has been in hospital with an infection

Evening Standard · Nov 23, 2023

Pogues singer Shane MacGowan ‘so happy’ as he shares latest update from hospital

‘Fairytale of New York’ singer has been receiving care in hospital for months, with his wife Victoria Mary Clarke providing regular updates

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2023

Shane MacGowan's wife gives health update on hospitalised The Pogues star

The Fairytale of New York hit-maker is believed to have been in intensive care for the past few months after he was diagnosed with viral encephalitis last year

Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2023

Shane MacGowan’s wife gives update on Pogues star from hospital

‘Fairytale of New York’ vocalist has been in and out of hospital since last December

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023

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Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2023

Shane MacGowan’s wife shares harrowing health update about the singer amid hospital stay

The Irish rocker, 65, has been in and out of hospital after being diagnosed with viral encephalitis last year

The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023

Fairytale of New York singer Shane MacGowan’s wife gives update on Pogues star from hospital

‘Fairytale of New York’ vocalist has been in and out of hospital since last December

Evening Standard · Jul 28, 2023

Sinéad O’Connor’s best songs, from My Special Child to I Am Stretched On Your Grave

The 1990 hit, written by Prince, is really just the beginning of O’Connor’s extraordinary music catalogue

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2023

‘Oh my God, this is like recording Nina Simone’: David Holmes on producing Sinéad O’Connor’s final album

Over the last five years, O’Connor and Holmes made an unreleased album about healing. He recalls his time working with ‘the purest voice we will ever hear’

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The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023

Sinead O’Connor hailed as ‘a one-off and a huge talent’

Artists and famous faces from around the world have paid tribute to the Grammy-winning Irish singer and activist following her death aged 56.

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023

Sinead O’Connor’s voice ‘was Ireland right down to the ground’

Singer is remembered as ‘fearless’ and the ‘greatest voice of her generation’.

Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2023

Shane MacGowan’s wife shares health update from hospital: ‘I want to thank everyone sending prayers’

The Pogues frontman is thought to have been admitted to an intensive care unit in June

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023

Shane MacGowan’s wife thanks fans for support as Pogues star remains in hospital

Journalist Victoria Mary Clarke, who married MacGowan in 2018, thanked fans for their ‘love and prayers’

Evening Standard · May 4, 2023

The Pogues’ Shane MacGowan visited by Bruce Springsteen as they share ‘beautiful experience’ amid health woes

The Fairytale of New York hit-maker was hospitalised over Christmas and the New Year with rare brain condition encephalitis

Daily Mirror · May 4, 2023

Bruce Springsteen surprises Shane MacGowan with home visit ahead of his Dublin concerts

Bruce Springsteen popped in to see The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan shortly after landing in Dublin as he prepares for three concerts at the RDS Arena over the weekend

Dublin Live · May 3, 2023

Bruce Springsteen visits Shane MacGowan ahead of Dublin gig

Fans were delighted after Shane MacGowan's wife Victoria Mary Clarke shared a heartwarming picture of the two legends meeting

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