Shane MacGowan, the renowned frontman of the Pogues, passed away in November 2023 at the age of 65. Upon his untimely demise, it was revealed that he had left a significant financial bequest to his beloved wife, Victoria Mary Clarke.Shane MacGowan, the renowned frontman of the Pogues, passed away in November 2023 at the age of 65. Upon his untimely demise, it was revealed that he had left a significant financial bequest to his beloved wife, Victoria Mary Clarke. According to the Irish Mirror, MacGowan’s will stipulated that Clarke would inherit a substantial sum of €849,733. This fortune was further supplemented by the couple’s jointly owned residence in the affluent Dublin suburb of Ballsbridge, a property that could potentially command a substantial market value if sold. Public records indicate that MacGowan had appointed Victoria as the executor of his will, granting her the authority to manage the distribution of his assets. Additionally, the will included provisions that would direct his sister, Siobhan Hayes, to inherit the estate in the event of Victoria’s prior or simultaneous demise. Victoria and Shane shared an enduring bond throughout their 40-year relationship, characterized by immense love and mutual support. However, despite their deep affection, the couple consciously chose not to have children. In an interview with the What A Woman Podcast, Victoria candidly discussed the reasons behind their decision. She explained that the lifestyle they shared did not lend itself to the demands of raising a family, and she doubted that any potential offspring would have thrived in such an environment. Victoria’s perspective on childbearing was met with understanding and appreciation by the podcast hosts, who criticized the societal assumption that all individuals have a desire for children. “I’ve never understood that. That would be like you telling me that everyone should want to be a bungee jumper or a race car driver – I don’t get that. It’s nonsense to me,” Victoria remarked. While some may find her stance unconventional, Victoria’s outlook underscores the importance of respecting individual choices and recognizing that the path to fulfillment varies widely among people.
Shane MacGowan left a fortune of €1 million to his wife Victoria Mary Clarke.
The Pogues frontman died in November 2023 at the age of 65.
Now it has been revealed how much his beloved wife inherited after his tragic death.
Shane MacGowan left a fortune of €1 million to his wife Victoria Mary Clarke. Photo: Mark Large/ANL/REX/Shutterstock
According to The Irish Mirror, the Fairytale of New York filmmaker is expected to leave his wife a fortune of €849,733 upon his death.
The couple also owned a house together in the upmarket Dublin suburb of Ballsbridge, which would be worth a small fortune if it were ever sold.
Public records show that MacGowan appointed Victoria as executor of his will before his death.
The Pogues frontman died in November 2023 at the age of 65. Photo: VIP Ireland
It is also thought that if Victoria ‘died before me or died simultaneously’, MacGowan wanted his sister Siobhan Hayes to inherit the vast estate.
The author and the singer were together for over 40 years, until he tragically passed away.
Although the couple were madly in love throughout their 40-year relationship, Victoria recently explained that they never wanted children.
Now it has been revealed how much his beloved wife inherited from his tragic death. Photo: Richard Young/REX/Shutterstock
Victoria opened up on the What A Woman Podcast, hosted by Sarah Benner and Caroline Lyons, about why their family never expanded.
She said, “It wasn’t part of our (story). I don’t think children would have really survived, to be honest.”
The presenters found her approach refreshing and criticised those who assume everyone wants children.
‘I’ve never understood that. That would be like you telling me that everyone should want to be a bungee jumper or a race car driver – I don’t get that. It’s nonsense to me.
‘I can imagine that people think that having children gives them some kind of continuity, that something will live on when they die or that someone will maybe take care of them when they are old. I can imagine that, because there is a practical side to it.
“But I never (wanted children).
