How The Pogues' Shane MacGowan became patron saint of Christmas

He was a punk, a poet, an icon of Irish ballads and an extraordinary songwriter.

Shane MacGowan, who has died at the age of 65, was the man who brought us all to tears with his lyrics.

With his band The Pogues and his double act with the tragic Kirsty MacColl on 1987 festive hit Fairytale of New York, MacGowan cemented himself into the hearts of millions.

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