Pogues singer Shane MacGowan has died after a lengthy stay in ICU for an infection.
A statement on behalf of Shane MacGowan’s wife Victoria Mary Clarke, his sister Siobhan, and father, Maurice.
It is with the deepest sorrow and heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our most beautiful, darling and dearly beloved SHANE MACGOWAN. Shane died peacefully at 3.30 am this morning (30 November, 2023) with his wife and sister by his side.
Prayers and the last rites were read during his passing.
He is survived by his wife Victoria, his sister Siobhan and his father, Maurice.
Further details will be announced shortly but the family ask for privacy at this very sad time.
Shane Macgowan and the Pogues mixed Irish Folk music with Punk for a unique musical style. MacGowan suffered from multiple health issues over the years primarily from excessive drinking and was well known for having bad teeth.
MacGowan was fired by the Pogues in 1992 and he went on to form Shane MacGowan and The Popes before returning to the Pogues in 2001.