Overview
- Ranken died on Feb. 10, 2026, with the news shared publicly by The Pogues on Feb. 11.
- No official cause was released, though reports note his long-term ill health, including COPD.
- He joined the band in 1983, played on all studio albums through 1996, and returned for tours from 2001 to 2014.
- Health issues kept him off the recent 40th‑anniversary shows, with Fontaines D.C. drummer Tom Coll filling in.
- Tributes followed from fans and friends, including Victoria Mary Clarke and Siobhán MacGowan, praising his influence and character.