The Pogues singer Shane MacGowan rushed to hospital for an infection, spouse reveals

The Pogues’ lead singer Shane MacGowan was rushed to hospital for an an infection this week, his spouse has revealed.

The 64-year-old, who has used a wheelchair and crutch since he broke his pelvis in 2015, was taken to hospital final week. Breaking the information on Monday, his spouse Victoria Clarke requested followers to maintain her husband of their prayers.

“Please ship prayers and therapeutic vibes to @ShaneMacGowan in hospital once more and actually hoping to get out asap!! Thanks,” she tweeted on the time.

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Involved followers instantly swarmed the Fairytale of New York singer’s social media accounts with messages. Solely at this time has Clarke confirmed that the singer is out of the woods.

“I simply needed to thank everybody who has been sending good needs for @ShaneMacGowan,” she tweeted. “He’s being handled for an an infection and the docs are assured that he shall be okay. I’m simply extremely grateful to them and to all of you.”

“Be effectively, Shane, life’s higher that means. I am taking this chance to want you & your family members a really merry & fairy-talelike Christmas,” one fan replied.

“He is been sickly for some time now, however hopefully he makes a easy restoration!” wrote one other fan.

“Cheers to you and Shane from NYC. For greater than 35 years he is introduced lots of pleasure into my life together with his music,” one other added.

Followers have been involved for MacGowan’s well being for a while now, with the singer struggling not solely with a damaged pelvis, but additionally alcohol and drug dependancy and tooth issues.

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The singer notably misplaced all of his tooth in 2008. He has revealed in a number of interviews over time that he began consuming and smoking earlier than he may speak.

In April this 12 months, his spouse informed The Guardian that MacGowan can now not stroll in any respect with out his wheelchair after he suffered one other dangerous fall and broke his proper knee. After that harm, he fell once more and tore the ligaments in his left knee.

Regardless of his well being issues, the couple has remained nearer than ever, having been collectively for over 35 years. The pair famously tied the knot a long time into their relationship in 2018 at Copenhagen Metropolis Corridor in Denmark.

The ceremony was attended by their shut buddy Johnny Depp, who carried out at it.

MacGowan is but to handle his followers himself, however Clarke did inform the Irish Mirror that the singer has discovered his newest hospital keep “irritating”.

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