In December 2000, beloved British singer and songwriter Kirsty MacColl took a much-needed vacation to Cozumel, Mexico. It was meant to be an exciting opportunity to introduce her teenage sons ...

You may not know that the singer of a very popular Christmas classic was from Croydon. Born in 1959, singer-songwriter Kirsty MacColl was raised in Croydon before achieving global recognition with ...

Kirsty MacColl tragically lost her life while trying to save her son. The singer of the iconic Fairytale of New York was only 41 when she was holidaying with her two sons, ...

Kirsty MacColl continues to dominate the music industry around Christmas with her smash hit Fairytale of New York alongside the late Shane MacGowan of The Pogues – but who receives her royalties?

Kirsty MacColl, who is best known for her iconic duet with The Pogues on Fairytale of New York, died aged 41 while on holiday in Mexico, trying to save her son Jamie from danger.

Story of Fairytale of New York singer Kirsty MacColl's tragic death that led to £67 fine. Kirsty MacColl was just 41 when she died in December 2000, after she was struck by a powerboat.

Kirsty MacColl continues to dominate the music industry around Christmas, with her smash hit Fairytale of New York alongside the late Shane MacGowan – but who receives her royalties?

Kirsty MacColl duetted with Shane MacGowan on the Christmas classic Fairytale Of New York Credit: Redferns. Kirsty Anna MacColl was born in Croydon, South London, on October 10, 1959.