Shane MacGowan wished his fans a Merry Christmas after returning home from the hospital.
The Pogues star was hospitalised due to an infection on December 5, with his wife Victoria Mary Clarke asking his fans to send "prayers and healing vibes" at the time of his admission.
Several weeks later, his wife revealed Shane finally got to return to the comfort of his own home.
And now, on Christmas Day, Shane took to his Twitter to share a short clip for the festive season.
"Happy Christmas, everybody," the singer said as he waved at the camera.
He also captioned the post: "Happy Christmas everyone and thank you for all your messages and prayers."
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Fans of the Fairytale of New York star took to the comment section to wish him well.
"Happy Christmas to the man and his lady ....mind yourself and thank you for the music," one user said.
Another added: "So relieved and happy for you and Victoria and all your family n friends n fans around the world to hear that you'll be home for your special day.
"Waves of love for you, your music, Victoria your family friends fans being sent your way forever."
As Christmas is also his birthday, fans also took to the comments to wish him a happy birthday.
Shane returned from the hospital on December 14, after he was rushed to hospital with an infection.
She shared a picture of him lying down in bed as he rocked a pair of black sunglasses and a cosy fluffy hat to reveal he was home.
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Victoria wrote alongside the image on Twitter : "Shane is home and we are going to watch the football!
"Thank you everyone who has been messaging and blessings to everyone who has a loved one in hospital and who is in hospital themselves and blessings to the doctors and nurses!"
Fans were delighted with the news of his return home and took to the comment section to send their well wishes.
"He looks so snug there. Hopefully the home environment will perk him up. Good on ya @Victoriamary tending to this giant," one user said.
Another added: "So good that he’s home!" while another fan posted: "So happy for you!!!! Have a nice evening together."
"Sending love and well wishes to you both," one follower said and another added: "Good man Shane. You’re looking well fella."
At the beginning of December, Victoria revealed her husband had been rushed to hospital and begged fans to pray for the Fairytale of New York singer.
She tweeted: "Please send prayers and healing vibes to @ShaneMacGowan in hospital again and really hoping to get out asap!! Thank you."
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