'It's just a loss to Ireland': Fans pay tribute to Glen Hansard at public wake
Summary
Glen Hansard, an Irish singer and songwriter, died last week in a motorcycle crash. A public wake is being held in Dublin with many fans coming to pay their respects before his funeral.Key Facts
- Glen Hansard was an Irish musician who recently died in a single-vehicle motorcycle accident.
- The public wake is at the Irish Museum of Modern Art in Dublin and has drawn large crowds.
- Fans shared memories of his music and positive influence on their lives.
- Hansard won an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2008 for the film "Once."
- He performed with the band The Frames and as part of The Swell Season with Marketa Irglova.
- His 2016 solo album "Didn't He Ramble" was nominated for a Grammy Award.
- Famous musicians like Ed Sheeran and Bruce Springsteen expressed sadness at his passing.
- Hansard’s funeral will be held at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin.
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