THE Pogues singer Shane MacGowan has been rushed to hospital, his wife revealed today.
Victoria May Clarke shared a picture of the 64-year-old Fairytale of New York singer in a heartbreaking update.
Victoria Clarke revealed husband Shane MacGowan is back in hospitalGetty – Contributor
The star launching his book of his art in Dublin early last monthThe Mega Agency
She tweeted: “Please send prayers and healing vibes to @ShaneMacGowan in hospital again and really hoping to get out asap!! Thank you.”
Victoria, 56, did not say what is wrong with the star, who has faced health problems in recent years.
In 2016, he broke his pelvis during a fall and later broke his knee and damaged ligaments in another accident.
He was last seen in November, when he used a wheelchair to attend an exhibition of his own art.
Fans quickly obliged after Victoria’s appeals for prayers today, with one writing: “God bless ya Shane absolute legend here’s hoping for a speedy recovery mate.”
Another replied: “Sending love, positivity and prayers for a beautiful man.”
Victoria and Shane, who have been together for over 35 years, finally married in Denmark in 2018.
The singer rose to fame as a founding member of punk band The Pogues, who are perhaps still best-known today for Christmas song Fairytale of New York.
The track is written by The Pogues’ Jem Finer and sung by Shane with British singer Kirsty MacColl.
It has has sold close to 1.5 million copies and in the UK it is the most-played Christmas song of the 21st century.
In 2020, The Pogues backed the BBC’s decision to edit offensive lyrics from the track.
Just days ago, Shane went viral after becoming one of the music world’s least likely TikTok users.
The singer has so far posted several videos on the platform, including one where he tells Danny Baker he’s written some great songs but “doesn’t like to boast”.
His first live video attracted 1.3million views on the service, with the star welcoming fans with the words: “Welcome to Shane MacGowan on TikTok, I hope you enjoy. God bless.”
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