Hollywood star Johnny Depp defied orders to carry his friend Shane MacGowan's coffin, an undertaker admits. Philly Ryan revealed he invited the actor to perform the honour of helping carry The Pogues star's coffin at St Mary of the Rosary Church, but explained this was not part of the original plan.

Who carried Shane's coffin?

Johnny Depp went against orders when he carried the coffin of the late Shane MacGowan.

Did Johnny Depp go to Shane McGowan's funeral?

Global star Johnny jetted in specially for Shane's service and read the Prayers of The Faithful at the service hailed as the greatest send-off in Irish history, with Glen Hansard and The Pogues singing Fairytale of New York. But for Philly, it was Depp carrying his friend's coffin which topped everything else.

Was Johnny Depp a pallbearer for Shane MacGowan?

johnny depp as a pallbearer at shane macgowan's funeral today.

Who made Shane McGowan's coffin?

Colin McAteer has been reigniting the age-old Irish tradition of basket-weaving at his factory in Fanad, Co Donegal, for the past two decades but two recent high-profile funerals have launched his caskets on the global stage.

Johnny Depp carries Friend Shane MacGowan casket (RIP)

Was Meghan Markle kicked out of Shane McGowan's funeral?

Meghan Markle causes a scandal by attending Shane Mcgowan's funeral uninvited. Johnny Depp allegedly instructs security to remove her.

Who sang the parting glass at Shane McGowan's funeral?

Spider Stacy and The Pogues reunited and performed "The Parting Glass" at Shane MacGowan's funeral.

What celebrities attended Shane McGowan's funeral?

Synopsis. Shane MacGowan, The Pogues' frontman, was honored at a heartfelt funeral attended by stars like Johnny Depp and Nick Cave in Ireland. The service featured tributes, musical renditions, and a Dublin procession where mourners paid respects.

What song was played at Shane Mcgowan's funeral?

'Fairytale of New York' played at Shane MacGowan's funeral - YouTube.

What is up with Shane McGowan's teeth?

MacGowan was long known for having very bad teeth. He lost the last of his natural teeth sometime around 2008. In 2015, he had a new set of teeth—including one gold tooth—fitted in a nine-hour procedure. The new set of teeth was secured by eight titanium implants in his jaws.

Are Johnny Depp and Shane McGowan friends?

Shane MacGowan and Johnny Depp have been friends for decades now. As the legendary musician passes away, people remember the bond he and Depp shared, a deep and mutual respect for each other. They met more than three decades ago and always admired each other.

Did Johnny Depp call security on Meghan Markle?

Question: Why did Johnny Depp call security on Meghan Markle during Shane MacGowan's funeral due to her uninvited appearance? An American film star, who was not a relative of the deceased, called “security” on a member of the Royal Family because she allegedly crashed the funeral of an Irish singer in Ireland.

Does Shane McGowan have a child?

A forgotten interview from 2001 reveals that Shane MacGowan had a child with a former girlfriend. MacGowan - who had no children with his wife, Victoria Mary Clarke, with whom he had a relationship on and off for 41 years - told Observer journalist Lynn Barber that he had a son who lived in Scotland.

Who is singing at Shane McGowan's funeral?

Churchgoers were on their feet as Irish singers Glen Hansard and Lisa O'Neill performed The Pogues' best-known song Fairytale of New York during MacGowan's funeral mass.

Why didn't Bono go to Shane McGowan's funeral?

Bono set to miss MacGowan's funeral due to Las Vegas show

A source said: “U2 are due to play Las Vegas on Friday night and it's sold-out, there is no way the lads could make it back for Shane's funeral unfortunately. “They are very saddened by this.

What happened to Shane McGowan's ear?

In 1976, he achieved notoriety when a girlfriend cut his earlobe with a broken bottle during an early Clash gig. Photographs of MacGowan, his head covered in blood, appeared in the press. By the following year, MacGowan had formed his own band, the Nipple Erectors, later renamed the Nips.

What did Bruce Springsteen say about Shane MacGowan?

Last May, Springsteen surprised MacGowan when The Pogues front man was in hospital and also paid tribute to the singer following his death in November: "Shane was one of my all-time favourite writers," he said.

Did Meghan go to Shane McGowan's funeral?

The Duchess of Sussex wasn't at Shane MacGowan's funeral, as I'm sure you know. Why was Meghan Markle upset during the Queen's funeral?

Who were Shane McGowan's pallbearers?

Bono and Bob Geldof were also in attendance, while Johnny Depp was one of the pallbearers.

Was Johnny Depp at Shane McGowan's funeral?

The service in Nenagh, Co Tipperary, was well-attended by celebrities including Nick Cave and Bob Geldof. Depp was joined by Liam O'Maonlai, frontman of Irish band Hothouse Flowers, as they read the prayers of the faithful during the service.

Who was the woman alive in the coffin?

An Ecuadorean woman has died days after mourners at her funeral were shocked to find her alive in her coffin. Bella Montoya, 76, was first declared dead by a doctor at a hospital in the city of Babahoyo last week.

Who was the 3 year old girl alive in the casket?

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A three-year-old girl has woken up in a coffin during preparations for her own funeral in the Philippines. A video posted online captured the commotion when her family discovered she was alive, despite being declared dead in hospital the day before.

Has anyone woken up during a funeral?

Dead people don't “wake up”. There have been some instances of living people who have been mistakenly declared dead waking up in a coffin at their own funeral but these are exceedingly rare.