Shane MacGowan's wife revisited his final days before his death.
The Pogues frontman died on November 30 following a long battle with different health issues. His wife, Victoria Mary Clarke, confirmed to The New York Times (via People) that - while he battled viral encephalitis months before his passing - he died from pneumonia.
Shane MacGowan's Final Days
On X, Clarke opened up about the recent loss and what MacGowan felt in his final days.
"It's so hard to believe that someone could be so vibrant and beautiful and so determined to live only a few days ago," she shared. "But so many people are losing loved ones all over the world. My prayers are for all of you guys as Shane's would be."
She revealed that her husband was able to smile before taking his last breath despite struggling and being in pain because of his condition. She then expressed her hopes that the smile could "work its magic."
MacGowan's bandmates, colleagues and fans paid tribute to him after confirming his death.
Prior to his passing, Clarke shared a separate update about love being the most beautiful and most painful thing one can experience at the same time. She unveiled a photo of the singer with his breathing apparatus before he was discharged briefly.
"Stay tuned in to love no matter what is happening in your world and keep inviting all of your angels and guides to support you and know that love is always the best choice!" she went on.
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Shane MacGowan Remembered After His Death
After losing the legend, the public remembered MacGowan and applauded him for his contributions to the music industry.
One said, "Sad news about Shane MacGowan. I'll never forget seeing the Pogues live just after the indoor smoking ban came in and Shane, in his typical recalcitrant style, didn't give a feck and lit up a few cigs on stage. One of the greats."
"RIP Shane MacGowan, brilliant musician and frontman of the Pogues. At a time when the Irish in Britain faced enormous repression, MacGowan was proudly Irish and Republican," another wrote.
A third fan said, "There'll be more debate about 'that' word in Fairytale of New York now that Shane MacGowan has passed and the inevitable Christmas No 1 campaign begins, but it also features my favourite lyric ever. It's both tragic and beautiful, and always puts a tear in my eye. RIP."
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