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The Sun – And The Bells Are Ringing Out For … Shane 

Fans are raising a glass to Shane MacGowan following his death at the age of 65 – and The Sun say his hit song Fairytale Of New York is set to be this year’s Christmas No 1.

“The bells are ringing out for Shane”, says the headline – a reference to the lyrics of Christmas song which he sang alongside Kirsty MacColl. 

He died following a recent hospital stay after being diagnosed with encephalitis. MacGowan had well documented problems with drugs and alcohol.

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