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- Hollywood star among many Pogues singers to leave
Johnny Depp was one of the ‘celebrants’ as his best friend Shane MacGowan was cremated this afternoon.
The Hollywood star was among a small group of Pogues musicians in the tour to say goodbye to him after his funeral yesterday which was watched live on television around the world and about 1500 in the church service.
Johnny stood next to Shane’s widow Victoria Mary Clarke and hugged the group as Shane’s casket was set to be cremated.
Tonight Shane’s ashes were placed in the River Shannon.
Johnny was on the official trail until dawn at the modest Thatched Cottage on Bally Common with about 250 other mourners.
A source said: ‘Johnny has shown his love for Shane throughout his time in Ireland.
‘His respect for Shane was there for all to see. On the way he talked with everyone who approached him. But he didn’t get up and sing with the celtic band.
‘Victoria is not surprised by the way Johnny has acted because she knows all about her love for her husband.
The final act at Shane’s funeral took place at Shannon’s funeral home which was described as being set in a ‘quiet setting.’
His coffin was taken to his final resting place by JJ Ryans Funeral Home which is owned by Philly Ryan, Shane’s best friend.
Mr. Ryan saw the proceedings as the coffin was taken into the church and the car was also taken.
Mr Depp had an emotional moment as he touched the coffin of his friend and Pogues lead singer, Shane MacGowan.
MacGowan, who died last week after a battle with pneumonia, is best known for the Christmas classic A Fairytale of New York, which is expected to reach number one in the charts this season. .
The Irish singer was released from hospital more than a week ago after treatment for viral encephalitis, a condition that causes inflammation of the brain. eat
His funeral was held yesterday, December 8, on Sinead O’Connor’s 57th birthday.
The service at Saint Mary of the Rosary Church in Nenagh, Co Tipperary, was well attended by celebrities such as Nick Cave, Bob Geldof and Depp.
Depp was joined by Hothouse Flowers frontman Liam O’Maonlai as they read the prayers of the faithful during the service.
The Pirates Of The Caribbean star series first attended MacGowan’s wedding to Victoria Mary Clarke.
MacGowan’s coffin was brought to the front of the church draped in an Irish tricolor flag and placed near a large black and white photo of the Pogues singer.
Depp was seen patting the coffin to say goodbye to his old friend in an emotional scene.
Afterwards, a group of men, including Depp, helped carry MacGowan’s casket out of the ceremony to loud applause.
Ms Clarke left tributes to her late husband at the funeral which included a copy of Johnny Depp’s album which she described as her ‘biggest fan’ The Pogues frontman.
He also said his late wife ‘didn’t hate anyone’ as he addressed the crowd at his funeral.
Addressing Hollywood actor Depp, he added ‘I hope you don’t worry’ before telling mourners how his late wife ‘forced’ him to forgive Heard.
Ms Clarke said: “I hope you don’t mind me saying this Johnny, but when Johnny got a trial involving his ex-husband Amber and Shane he had a long conversation with you, didn’t he, and urge you to forgive Amber. .
‘He just thought it was the best thing to do, because he believed, he was honest about forgiveness.
‘And I’m sure you’ve got it by now – yes you have! Yes you will!’
Amber Heard has been involved in a series of lawsuits against Depp after their 15-month marriage broke up amid allegations of back-and-forth abuse.
Depp and his ex-wife finally settled their defamation lawsuits against each other in December after a five-year legal battle.
Miss Clarke was shown in tears as she mourned before the coffin was brought into the church.
In a tribute, he said his death ‘shocked us all’ – because everyone ‘thought he would come home’.
More than 30,000 people lined the streets and the ceremony was standing room only. Police cordoned off large areas of South Dublin to allow crowds to pay their respects to the star as his coffin was carried through the city.
Former Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams gave an opening address at the funeral, as he praised MacGowan’s ‘brilliantness’ and said his music would live on ‘ forever’. His words were greeted with applause and some shouts from those gathered.
Shane began his journey in a carriage from South Lotts Road and traveled down Pearse Street towards Westland Row, giving his loved ones a chance to say a final farewell.
Mourners clapped as they passed over McMahon Bridge in Dublin, with sounds of Fairy Tales of New York and A Rainy Night in Soho blaring from a loudspeaker in honor of percussionist.
Members of the public laid flowers and played A Pair Of Brown Eyes as the funeral procession passed Sweny’s pharmacy in central Dublin, which featured in James Joyce’s Ulysses.
Outside Sweny’s pharmacy in central Dublin, a group of musicians led mourners in a tearful rendition of the Pogues’ Christmas classic, Fairytale Of New York.
Mourners, many holding pictures of Shane MacGowan, sang Dirty Old Town after his funeral in the streets of Dublin.
At one point, the funeral procession on Westland Row paused as the Artane Band played its famous New York Fairytale Christmas carol.