Victoria Mary Clarke has paid tribute to her father-in-law Maurice MacGowan following his passing. Maurice, father of Pogues legend Shane MacGowan, passed away on Monday (August 3) following a short illness. Today's top videos STORY CONTINUES BELOWShane’s wife and Maurice’s daughter-in-law, journalist Victoria Mary Clarke, has since take to social media to pay tribute. Shane MacGowan and Victoria Mary Clarke. Shane MacGowan with his mother Therese and father Maurice.