Pogues Lead Singer Shane MacGowan Dies at 65, Funeral Details Announced

MacGowan's death due to pneumonia complications, public funeral to be held in Dublin with notable attendees expected.

Shane MacGowan, lead singer of the Pogues, died of complications from pneumonia at the age of 65.
MacGowan's funeral service is set for Friday and will be open to the public, featuring a procession from Nenagh to Dublin.
Irish President Michael Higgins, U2’s Bono, surviving members of the Pogues, and other Irish musicians are expected to attend the funeral.
MacGowan's body will be returned to Tipperary for cremation, and his ashes will be scattered across the river Shannon.
MacGowan had completed an album before his death, which his wife, Victoria Mary Clarke, said 'sounded good.'