The world is mourning the death of Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan, the artist behind songs like “Fairytale of New York” and “The Old Main Drag.”
McGowan, 65, died of pneumonia, Clark said New York times.
News of his death was confirmed by his wife, Irish journalist and author Victoria Mary Clarke, who said in a statement on November 30: “Shane will always be the light that I carry before me and the measure of my dreams and my love.” my life”.
McGowan suffered periods of ill health for many years, including regular bouts of pneumonia which resulted in him being in and out of hospital.
Last week, it was announced that he would be released from hospital care ahead of his 66th birthday on Christmas Day.
In a post last Wednesday evening, his wife tweeted a photo of himself wearing a scarf and hat, thanking the nursing staff for their support.
Last year, McGowan revealed his encephalitis diagnosis in a video posted on social media on New Year’s Eve. He was receiving care at St Vincent’s Hospital in Dublin after being diagnosed with his condition last year.
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Encephalitis is an uncommon but serious condition in which the brain becomes inflamed or swollen. It can be life-threatening and requires urgent hospital treatment, with young children and the elderly being most at risk.
It’s not always clear what causes encephalitis, but it can be caused by a viral infection, an immune system problem, or a bacterial and fungal infection.
Many fans have feared for McGowan’s health since he drank himself to death in his 20s. However he said Watchman In one of his last interviews: “Of course I love life.”
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Tributes have poured in from fans, friends and admirers, including famous fans such as Irish rock band U2, singer Imelda May and Libertines star Carl Barat.
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Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said McGowan “captured the Irish experience beautifully”, while his former bandmates shared a black-and-white photo of McGowan smiling on stage.
Sinn Fein President Mary Lou MacDonald described Sinn MacGowan as a “poet” who was unique in the way he told “the Irish story”.
She said Ireland had “lost one of its most beloved icons and the world one of its greatest songwriters”.
“Sheen was a poet, a dreamer, and a champion of social justice. “He was a loyal Republican and a proud Irishman,” she added.
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