Bono, Eddie Vedder and Hozier among mourners at Glen Hansard's funeral
Summary
Glen Hansard, a famous Irish singer and songwriter, died in a motorcycle crash in Dublin at age 56. Many well-known musicians, including Bono and Eddie Vedder, attended his funeral at St Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin, where friends and family performed music to honor him.Key Facts
- Glen Hansard was an Irish musician and Oscar-winning songwriter.
- He died in a motorcycle accident in Dublin last week.
- Hansard was the lead singer of the rock band The Frames.
- His career began with the 1991 film The Commitments and spanned over 30 years.
- The funeral took place at St Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin with musical performances.
- Famous musicians like Bono, Eddie Vedder, Hozier, and The Edge attended the funeral.
- Hansard won an Academy Award in 2008 for Best Original Song for the film Once.
- His widow, Maire Saaritsa, spoke at the funeral, mentioning their three-year-old son.
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