Shane MacGowan has had a very special visitor in hospital.
The Fairytale of New York hitmaker has been hospitalised since June following serious health issues.
Exact details of Shane’s condition are unknown, but he did suffer a rare brain condition encephalitis last Christmas.
This is a life-threatening condition that causes the brain to swell and has the potential to cause loss of movement and difficulty with speech.
His wife, Victoria Mary Clarke, has been keeping fans updated on how he’s doing, including the celebrity pals who have kindly paid him a visit.
This weekend, Irish musician Imelda May went to see The Pogues star, which made his day.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Victoria – who married Shane in 2018 – shared a sweet photo of the pair.
As Shane remained in his bed, wearing a hospital gown and with a tube across his face, he smiled as he leaned in for a hug with Imelda, who sweetly placed a hand on his shoulder.
Victoria penned: ‘Shane is so happy to see @ImeldaOfficial!!! @ShaneMacGowan @poguesofficial’.
Reacting to the adorable photo, fans were keen to send their well wishes.
‘So hard seeing this legend like this, really hope he’s back home soon,’ one wrote.
‘Nice to see Shane smiling bless him x’, penned another.
Imelda, 49, reshared the post too, writing cheekily: ‘My darlin’ Shane! @ShaneMacGowan So good to see you today. Best kisser. 😉’
The vocalist isn’t the first celeb or friend to pay Shane a visit in an attempt to boost his spirits.
Earlier this month, Shane was visited by his friend, sound engineer Tom Creagh, who went to see him for his own birthday.
Back in May, the one and only Bruce Springsteen dropped by, before Shane was admitted to hospital for a lengthy stay the following month.
Writing about the occasion online, Victoria penned alongside a photo of the duo: ‘What an amazing honour and a beautiful experience to get a visit from The Boss!!!’
She added: ‘Such a truly wonderful man and a total genius!’
It’s unknown how long Shane will have to remain in hospital for, but Victoria is optimistic that he’ll be back at home in time for the festive period.
Shane will also mark his 66th birthday on Christmas Day.
Victoria’s latest update on Friday (November 17) read: ‘Shane is feeling much better today!
‘I am so grateful to everyone who is willing him to get home for the Christmas!’
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