Shane MacGowan's father dies following short illness
Maurice MacGowan, the father of the late Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan, has passed away following a short illness. He died peacefully at University Hospital Limerick, leaving behind his daughter and extended family.
Why it matters
The death marks the final passing of the immediate family of the iconic Irish musician, drawing public attention to the family's history of tragedy.
The death has occurred of the father of the late singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan following a "short illness."
A death notice on Rip.ie reads that Maurice MacGowan died peacefully and surrounded by family on August 3rd whilst in the care of staff at University Hospital Limerick.
He was originally from Ranelagh in Dublin but also lived in Silvermines and in Nenagh in Co Tipperary.
MacGowan was predeceased by his "beloved wife Therese and cherished son Shane. "
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