Shane MacGowan‘s funeral have now been released.The lead singer of The Pogues died on November 30 aged 65, passing away peacefully surrounded by friends and family.Tributes have poured in from his family and the entertainment world.
His wife Victoria Mary Clarke called him “the most beautiful soul”, whilst close friend Nick Cave said MacGowan was “the greatest songwriter of his generation”.
Bruce Springsteen had similar praise, calling the singer “one of my all-time favourite writers”. You can find a running list of tributes here.Today (December 4), the details of his funeral have now been revealed.
MacGowan will have his funeral held in Co. Tipperary on Friday (December 8). The singer spent his childhood growing up in Tipperary before leaving aged 6 for Kent.MacGowan’s funeral Mass will be open to the public and is to be held in Nenagh, which is near where his mother Therese was originally from.President of Ireland Michael D Higgins is reportedly likely to attend, along with other musicians who are set to travel to the funeral.There is currently a campaign to get The Pogues’ hit ‘Fairytale of New York’ to Number One for Christmas in honour of the singer’s death.
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