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The will of Shane MacGowan, the late frontman of The Pogues, has been published, revealing that he left his entire estate - including real and personal property - to his wife, Victoria Mary Clarke. The will, dated March 14th, 2018, before their marriage, appoints Clarke as the residuary legatee for her own absolute use and benefit. MacGowan married Clarke in November 2018 in Copenhagen and died on November 30th, 2023. His funeral in Co Tipperary featured a performance by Nick Cave and was attended by many notable figures, including former president Michael D Higgins and actor Johnny Depp.
The document reads: “I give, devise and bequeath all I die possessed of, both real and personal and wheresoever situate, to the said Victoria Mary Clarke for her own absolute use and benefit and I appoint her my residuary legatee.
”Barry Ward: ‘The fear is, if you’re trying to re-create New York in Skibbereen, it could look a bit hokey’The will was signed on March 14th, 2018, before the couple married, so refers to Clarke as his “partner”. The couple married in November 2018 in Copenhagen. MacGowan was born to Irish parents in 1957 in Pembury, Kent, and he soon moved to rural Tipperary where he was immersed in a culture of ceilidh bands and showbands.
The Pogues frontman died “peacefully” at 3am on November 30th, 2023 with his wife and family by his side, a statement from his relatives said. His funeral was held in Co Tipperary and featured a performance from Australian musician Nick Cave. Along with the singer’s family and friends, former president Michael D Higgins attended as well as well-known faces from the world of music and entertainment, including actor Johnny Depp.
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