According to a local undertaker named Philly Ryan, Johnny Depp carried Shane MacGowan’s coffin even though security officers were hesitant. Ryan admitted that he had invited the celebrity friend to perform the honour at St Mary of the Rosary Church, but it was not initially part of the plan. Pictures showed Depp among other pallbearers carrying the wicker casket out of the church while mourners watched on. Despite facing resistance, Depp insisted on carrying the coffin. Ryan, who was a close friend of MacGowan, said he had no regrets about his last-minute decision because Depp was MacGowan’s best man and carried out the task with pride. Recently, a priest criticized the star-studded funeral and called it a scandal, citing that the inclusion of The Pogues’ 1988 festive classic Fairytale of New York was entirely inappropriate.
According to an undertaker, despite the objections of security officers, Johnny Depp personally carried Shane MacGowan’s coffin.
At the funeral held at St Mary’s Church in Nenagh, Co Tipperary, Johnny Depp was seen carrying the coffin of his friend.
Johnny Depp was seen among a group of people carrying a woven casket as they acted as pallbearers.
Initially, Depp was not included in the original arrangement as a pallbearer.
After battling a brain condition, MacGowan was hospitalized and his wife shared a photo of him in bed. However, the parish priest of the Corpus Christi parish in West Belfast, Fr Paddy McCafferty, expressed disappointment at the use of inappropriate language during a celebrity funeral held in a Catholic church. According to Belfast Live, Fr Paddy McCafferty said that the words used in a song during the funeral service showed no respect for the sacredness and holiness of the mass. He went on to say that celebrity funerals should not be used for entertainment purposes but rather as a celebration of God’s worship and guidance. MacGowan is famous for his Christmas classic, Fairytale of New York, which is expected to top the charts soon.
Father Paddy McCafferty expressed his disapproval of the celebrity-packed funeral, labeling it a ‘scandal.’ He specifically criticized the choice to play The Pogues’ Christmas hit Fairytale of New York at the service, deeming it inappropriate.
The Pogues’ ex-members, Jem Finer, Terry Woods, Spider Stacey, and James Fearnley, united to perform one of the last tunes during the event.
Johnny Depp bids farewell to his pal Shane McGowan.
During a service held to honour the legendary Pogues icon, Johnny Depp was tasked with reading the prayers of the faithful.
Amidst a touching moment, Depp was spotted giving a gentle tap to the casket as a way of bidding farewell to his longtime companion.
After receiving treatment for viral encephalitis, an illness that causes swelling in the brain, the Irish singer was discharged from the hospital over a week ago. On December 8th, a funeral was held in Nenagh, Co Tipperary, which was attended by celebrities such as Nick Cave and Bob Geldof. During the service, Johnny Depp and Liam O’Maonlai of Hothouse Flowers read the prayers of the faithful. An emotional moment occurred when Depp touched the coffin of his friend and Pogues singer. The coffin, draped in an Irish tricolour flag, was placed near a large black and white photograph of MacGowan. At the end of the service, Depp and other men helped carry the coffin out to thunderous applause.
MacGowan, depicted in the image, passed away after fighting pneumonia. He is famously recognized for his creation of the beloved holiday tune “Fairytale of New York.”
The recent gathering at Saint Mary of the Rosary Church in Nenagh, Co Tipperary was a hit among celebrities with prominent figures like Nick Cave, Bob Geldof and Depp gracing the occasion. The service was well-attended and enjoyed by all present.
