Victoria Mary Clarke, the wife of Fairytale of New York singer Shane MacGowan, posted a heartbreaking photo of him using a breathing device, pleading for help and well-wishes as he battles viral encephalitis.

MacGowan has been in intensive care for several months, and his wife expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support and kindness to those in need in a post on X Friday night.

The legendary musician and frontman of The Pogues rose to prominence in the 1980s and has worked with musicians such as Kirsty MacColl, Sinéad O’Connor, and Nick Cave.

Clarke has been posting updates on social media on a regular basis, appreciating visits from pals such as Spider Stacy, Terry Woods, and Bruce Springsteen. MacGowan’s health problems began last year with a diagnosis, which was aggravated by shingles spreading to his eye.

The singer was diagnosed with the condition late last year, which was compounded by shingles that spread to his eye.