The authoritative Kirsty MacColl resource since 1995 - discography, gig guide, lyrics, chords, tribute videos, photos, social links, the Justice For Kirsty Campaign. Very regularly updated, and worth a visit!, How did Kirsty MacColl die? In December 2000, Kirsty took her sons Jamie, 15, and Louis, 13, to Mexico on holiday. But while enjoying the break, Kirtsy died in a horrific accident., Join us as we take a look through a selection of snapshots from the life of Kirsty MacColl, from childhood isolation to international stardom., Kirsty MacColl, the voice behind the iconic Christmas song 'Fairytale of New York', tragically lost her life while trying to save her son. , Kirsty MacColl was an English singer-songwriter who was born in Croydon, London on 10th October in 1959. She was the daughter of Ewan MacColl, one of the prominent figures in the folk-revival during the 1960s in the UK, founding England's first-ever folk music club, The Ballads and Blues Club., Documentary chronicling the life of Kirsty MacColl. Featuring contributions from amongst others, Billy Bragg, Bono, Shane MacGowan, Johnny Marr, French & Sau.