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Zara Woodcock

Shane MacGowan's wife thanks fans for support after The Pogues star's hospital dash

Shane MacGowan's wife Victoria May Clarke has thanked fans for their unwavering support after The Pogues star was rushed to hospital.

The 64-year-old has been fighting a nasty infection, with doctors being 'confident he will be ok'.

After initially asking for 'prayers and healing vibes', Victoria took to Twitter to thank the 'kind and thoughtful' people of the world.

"So many positive vibes and prayers for @ShaneMacGowan," she wrote. "It is really really amazing how lovely people are and how kind and thoughtful.

"I love this picture by @andycalvert."

The Fairytale Of New York hit-maker has been in and out of hospital for medical care in recent years.

Shane was recently rushed to the hospital (Marc O'sullivan/REX/Shutterstock)
His wife has been sharing updates on Twitter (twitter)

Taking to Twitter on Monday, Shane's wife Victoria shared the news of his hospital dash with a picture of the music legend smiling.

"Please send prayers and healing vibes to @ShaneMacGowan in hospital again and really hoping to get out asap!! Thank you," Shane's concerned wife penned.

Shane, who has used a wheelchair since he broke his pelvis in 2015, beamed in the sweet snap shared by his wife as fans rushed to send their well wishes.

Fans sent them 'prayers and positive vibes' (Victoriamary/Twitter)

The next day, she provided an update on his health.

Victoria wrote on Twitter: "I just wanted to thank everyone who has been sending good wishes for @ShaneMacGowan.

"He is being treated for an infection and the doctors are confident that he will be ok. I am just incredibly grateful to them and to all of you."

The couple married in 2018 after being together for decades (FilmMagic)

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Victoria told the Irish Mirror that the musician has been finding it 'frustrating' and wants to get out after being admitted to the hospital last Friday.

"I’m definitely hoping he gets out this week. He’s a bit frustrated, I think. He finds it very frustrating… he wants to get out."

Shane and Victoria have been together for more than 35 years. They had an 11-year engagement before finally marrying.

The couple tied the knot at Copenhagen City Hall in Denmark back in 2018.

Their special day was attended by their close friend Johnny Depp, who sang at the wedding.

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