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Shane MacGowan: Pogues singer known for Fairytale of New York dies
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Shane MacGowan, frontman of The Pogues and 'Fairytale of New York
The Pogues star Shane MacGowan dies at 65 days after being sent
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Singer Shane MacGowan dies at 65 after an eight-year health battle
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The Pogues slam 'terrible' Guardian obituary of lead singer Shane
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The Pogues lead singer Shane MacGowan, known for 'Fairytale Of New
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The Pogues' Shane MacGowan dies at 65, leaving behind a
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Pogues Frontman Shane MacGowan Dead At 65
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Shane MacGowan dead at 65: The Pogues singer remembered by family
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Shane MacGowan, Pogues frontman, dies at 65
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The Pogues vocalist and songwriter Shane MacGowan has died, aged
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Shane MacGowan, irascible frontman of The Pogues, has died at age
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Shane MacGowan: Pogues singer dies aged 65 - BBC News
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Shane MacGowan, The Pogues Frontman and 'Fairytale of New York