Pogues icon Shane MacGowan died of pneumonia after battling a devastating brain swelling condition, his devastated wife has shared.
Shane’s wife Victoria Mary Clarke and his family were by his bedside when he passed away in the early hours of Thursday morning.
MacGowan, who would have turned 66 on Christmas Day, had been battling viral encephalitis and was released from hospital just last week.
Heartbroken Victoria confirmed to the New York Times that Shane’s cause of death was pneumonia, The Sun reported.
Funeral details for the Fairytale of New York singer have not yet been confirmed.
Shane’s devastated family announced his death in a heartbreaking statement, confirming: “It is with the deepest sorrow and heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Shane MacGowan.
“Shane died peacefully, on Thursday, 30th November, 2023, with his wife Victoria and family by his side.
“He is predeceased by his mother Therese and is survived by his beloved wife Victoria, his sister Siobhan and his father, Maurice, family and a large circle of friends.
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