The Pogues star Shane MacGowan dies

Musician and singer Shane MacGowan, best known as the frontman of The Pogues, has died at the age of 65.

His wife Victoria Mary Clarke said in a post on Instagram: "Shane will always be the light that I hold before me and the measure of my dreams and the love of my life."

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[chris-]

I’m amazed he made it to 65. This fella lived a full life and partied like it was gonna be his last day. What a legend, his music will live on forever.

[vivienclogger]

'Fairytale of New York' is the most honest Christmas song ever written and 35 years after its release still brings a lump to my throat. Nothing else come close.

[SpuddersSpud-psdd]

Awww jesus. And it's coming up to Christmas too. What a gift he has left us all with. RIP Shane.

[hhin]

Fairytale of New York needs to make number 1, for the first time. Best Christmas song ever. RIP Shane 😢

[JohnMooshian]

Never had more fun at a show than seeing the Pogues when they came to Boston, Great times, Even greater music.

[SuperKidcharlemagne]

His lyrics touched me deeply. Rest in peace beautiful man.❤️

[oldbloke]

I saw the Pogues at Liverpool University in 1985. Absolutely brilliant night. Still remember it like it was yesterday and I'm an OAP!

[passiton]

"There's a glass of punch below your feet and an angel at your head"
RIP Shane thanks for the memories and songs thoughts with the family

[StuartMcGurn]

A heart of pure gold, and did things in his own way, big fan. Never forgotten!!

[BumpyJohn-iq]

Christmas will be alot sadder this year his song made how good Christmas is

[rickcrammond]

I loved this man's music, rest in peace Shane.

[AAA]

How he got to 65 is the miracle here ... should have a written a book for reaching old age as a hellraiser; great singer and will be missed

[radicalcartoons]

❤😢 The true voice of a generation, R.I.P. lovely Shane.

[KinglllDUB]

He was a real proud Irish man,
R.I.P Shane ☘️🇮🇪

[MiScusi]

Immortalised in his music RIP Shane rest in power x

[aodhan]

The word genius is used a lot. There is no doubt that Shane was a genius. A master poet and master lyricist. RIP Shane Patrick Lysaght MacGowan

[serioushex]

Loss of a legend. will never forget the pogues. one of my all time favorite bands.

[johnmurphy]

One of a kind and will always have a place in my mind. He will live on in our memories and in his music and character forever.

[mickg]

Shane blended traditional Irish music and lyrics with punk pop and made it his own. Shane, Sinead and Kirsty all gone too soon 😢

[HalfbrickVHS]

Shane McGowan and Sinead O'Connor in the space of 4 months. Two of Ireland's greatest talents.