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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 3 - Caught on Camera

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

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

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”.

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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

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

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

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

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Bruce Springsteen delights onlookers as he stops for pint and fish and chips in Dublin

Bruce Springsteen is putting his time in Dublin to good use, and exciting members of the public in the process, by visiting a pub and enjoying fish and chips in between his three sold out shows at the RDS Arena

Daily Mirror

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

Daily Mirror

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