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Shane MacGowan sends 'good friend' Johnny Depp birthday wishes

Shane MacGowan has sent birthday wishes and love to his good friend and "brother" Johnny Depp today.

The Pogues star and his wife Victoria had been vocal in their support for the actor during his high profile court case against ex-wife Amber Heard.

MacGowan and Depp have been friends for more than three decades with the singer eager to send all his "well wishes and love".

Read more: Shane MacGowan offers support to 'brother' Johnny Depp amid court battle with Amber Heard

He tweeted: "Happy birthday to Johnny. A great guy and a great friend. May you be blessed with many more and may you never feel alone, all my love Shane."

Victoria Mary Clarke also shared photos of the star on her Instagram page and said that Depp makes her believe in the good side of humanity.

She wrote: "It’s a beautiful thing to get to know someone who can always make you smile and feel good about life, someone who always supports your creative endeavours and encourages you and inspires you and makes you feel that life is beautiful and fun and exciting and helps you to believe in the greatness and kindness and goodness of humanity.

"For me and Shane this guy is a wonderful friend and a constant inspiration and a whole lot of fun. Happy birthday to the effervescent and exquisite Johnny Depp."

Read more: Imelda May deletes tweet in support of Johnny Depp after online backlash

Read more: Johnny Depp wins US legal battle with Amber Heard after bitter 6-week trial

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