The Pogues singer Shane MacGowan, who wrote 'Fairytale of New York,' dies at 65
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Shane MacGowan, Legendary Frontman of The Pogues, Dies at 65
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Shane MacGowan, lead singer of The Pogues and a laureate of booze and beauty, dies at 65
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Shane MacGowan, Pogues frontman, dies at 65
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Fairytale of New York singer Shane MacGowan dies aged 65 after eight-year health battle: The Pogues' rocker passes away just days after his wife shared wedding photo to celebrate five-year anniversary
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Shane MacGowan, The Pogues Frontman and 'Fairytale of New York' Singer, Dead at 65
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Shane MacGowan dead: The Pogues singer dies aged 65 as wife issues statement
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Shane MacGowan, Singer/Songwriter of the Pogues, Dies at Age 65 “With His Wife Victoria and Family By His Side”
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Shane MacGowan dead at 65: We remember The Pogues singer
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Singer Shane MacGowan dies at 65 after an eight-year health battle
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Shane MacGowan, The Pogues' frontman and singer-songwriter, dies aged 65 – The Irish Times