Shane MacGowan, the frontman of the Irish band The Pogues, has died.
A statement on his passing was released by his family.
“It is with the deepest sorrow and heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Shane MacGowan,” the statement read. “Shane died peacefully at 3am this morning (30 November, 2023) with his wife Victoria and family by his side.”
It continued, “Prayers and the last rites were read which gave comfort to his family. He is survived by his wife Victoria, his sister Siobhan and his father Maurice, family and a large circle of friends. Further details will be announced shortly but the family ask for privacy at this very sad time.”
The Pogues were best known for their holiday favorite “Fairytale Of New York,” as well as “The Old Main Drag,” “A Pair Of Brown Eyes” and “A Rainy Night In Soho” and covers of the Irish standards “Dirty Old Town” and “The Irish Rover.”
Shane MacGowan was 65.