The Pogues singer Shane MacGowan has paid tribute to the late Sinead O’Connor.
Nothing Compares 2 U hitmaker Sinead’s passing was confirmed by her family on Wednesday (July 27).
They shared a statement which read: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinead.
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“Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.”
Shane’s wife Victoria Mary Clarke took to Twitter following the heartbreaking news to share a picture of Sinead and Shane together alongside a touching tribute.
(Image: Getty Images)
She wrote: “We don’t really have words for this but we want to thank you.
“Sinead for your love and your friendship and your compassion and your humour and your incredible music. We pray that you are at peace now with your beautiful boy. Love Victoria and Shane.”
Shane retweeted his wife’s message onto his own Twitter account on Thursday (July 28) and penned: “Sinead I love you and I hope you are at peace.”
(Image: @ShaneMacGowan/Twitter)
Shane and Sinead were famously close, having teamed up on numerous occasions – most memorably for hit single Haunted.
Sinead once called the police on her friend which resulted in him being charged with drug possession.
In 2000, Shane was found with a small amount of heroin on his person after Sinead sounded the alarm.
Though the charges were eventually discontinued at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court in London.
At the time of his arrest, Sinead said she phoned emergency services after finding him collapsed on the floor of his home.
Sinead said: “I love Shane, and it makes me angry to see him destroy himself selfishly in front of those who love him.”
Prior to her passing, Sinead had created a final social media post which was a tribute to her late son Shane who took his own life last year aged 17.
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