Shane MacGowan of the Pogues, an Irish band known for hits like "Fairytale of New York," has died at the age of 65. He was being treated for encephalitis in the weeks leading up to his death.

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A statement confirmed he “died peacefully at 3.30am this morning (30 November) with his wife and and sister by his side”. She wrote: “I don’t know how to say this so I am just going to say it.