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Shane MacGowan’s widow has been unable to pick up her guitar since The Pogues wildman died. Victoria Mary Clarke, who was by Shane’s side when he died on 30 November aged 65 after being hit with a series of illnesses that left him hospitalised, including pneumonia, made the admission alongside a throwback image of Shane holding a black guitar emblazoned with flowers. She captioned the image: “I haven’t played my guitar since @shanemacgowanofficial died.” Victoria – who has been in grief counselling since Shane’s death – has also told fans she feels his spirit all around her and feels like he i…

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