Shane MacGowan’s wife has asked for ‘love and prayers’ from fans after sharing a heartbreaking photo of the Fairytale of New York singer using a breathing apparatus as he continues to battle a dangerous brain condition.
His health condition
The Pogues rocker has been in intensive care for months after being diagnosed with viral encephalitis last year.
Writing on X Tuesday’s night, his wife Victoria Mary Clarke thanked everyone who had offered support to the couple in their time of need before sending well-wishes to ‘everyone who is struggling right now’.
Who is MacGowan?
MacGowan is most famous as frontman of Celtic punk band The Pogues, who enjoyed success in the 1980s with a string of albums and their iconic Christmas hit Fairytale of New York.
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He has performed with musicians including Kirsty MacColl, Sinéad O’Connor and Nick Cave.
Irish journalist Victoria has been regularly updating fans on the hitmaker’s condition on her social media platforms.
Vote of thanks from his wife
She said Tuesday night: ‘I just wanted to say a massive thanks to everyone who has been messaging me and @ShaneMacGowan and thank you @spiderstacy and Terry Woods for coming to visit him.
‘Love and prayers for everyone who is struggling right now. Hang in there!’
