Maurice MacGowan, the father of musician Shane MacGowan, dies following a short illness. Reports say he passes away on Monday at University Hospital Limerick, where he is surrounded by family members. The notices also confirm details about his connections to places in Ireland: he is originally from Ranelagh in Dublin, and he has also lived in Silvermines and Nenagh in County Tipperary. Coverage from the outlets provided focuses on the circumstances of his death and his family and regional ties. One report also mentions that funeral plans are announced, though specific details of arrangements are not included in the information provided here. The accounts are consistent in stating the date of death, the hospital in Limerick, and that the illness is short. No cause of death is specified in the excerpts.