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An old clip of Sinead O'Connor and Shane McGowan discussing death has resurfaced following The Pogues singer's death at 65.
Shane, who spent recent years in and out of hospital with various health issues, made a great impact on the world of arts and entertainment thanks to his work with his band and collaborations with artists such as Kirsty MacColl, Joe Strummer, Nick Cave, Steve Earle, Johnny Depp, Sinéad, and Ronnie Drew. His wife Victoria Mary Clarke shared the sad news, saying : "Shane will always be the light that I hold before me and the measure of my dreams and the love of my life".
The heartbreaking announcement came almost exactly four months after Irish singer Sinead tragically died aged 56. Celebrities, including Russell Crowe and Conor McGregor had rushed to pay tribute to the icon after the tragic news was confirmed. With people reminiscing about their legacy, an old clip of her and Pogues frontman Shane being interviewed by Pat Kenny in 1995 made its rounds on social media.
The duo made an appearance on the show to promote their song, Haunted, which was written for the 1986 movie Sid and Nancy. The movie focused on the turbulent relationship between Sex Pistols star Sid Vicious and his girlfriend Nancy Spungen.
Shane, who had been friends with Sinead for many years, knew Sid and Nancy and said the song was "happy in a way cos they’re reunited somewhere else."
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Sinead discussed her own mortality in a 1995 interviewSinead then opened up about her own mortality and added: "What are we all doing here, how does the earth hang in space and what’s going to happen to me when I die, is it going to be slow and painful?
"But I think if you get through birth which is the most difficult passage then death is surely a breeze."
The Pogues originally recorded the song but Sinead and Shane re-recorded it in 1992. In a statement after her death, the singer’s family said : "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad. Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time."
Sinead is survived by her three children, Jake Reynolds, 34, Roisin Waters, 27, and 16-year-old Yeshua Bonadio. Her son, Shane Lunny, died aged 17 last year.
She appeared on a show with Shane McGowan to perform Haunted (YouTube)The star, whose haunted rendition of Prince's Nothing Compares 2 U made her a household name in 1990, sold over six million albums and performed in endless venues throughout her fruitful career.
A documentary filmed weeks before Sinead's death is set to air this weekend, with the late singer opening up about her past struggles in her final interview.
In her final social media post, Sinead tweeted a picture of her late son and wrote: "Been living as undead night creature since. He was the love of my life, the lamp of my soul."
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