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Glen Hansard's funeral attended by stars and fans
- Stars and fans gathered for the funeral of Oscar-winning musician Glen Hansard at St Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin, just six days after he tragically lost his life in a motorcycle crash.
- Bono was among the mourners, joining other famous friends like Eddie Vedder and Markéta Irglová, who performed during the ceremony.
- Glen Hansard's widow, Maire Saaritsa, expressed her gratitude to the emergency services and shared that their three-year-old son was too young to attend the funeral.
- A wicker coffin was a poignant symbol at the service, which was attended by a crowd of mourners outside the cathedral.
- Emotional tributes were paid by family members, including Hansard's younger brother, who described him as a father figure and a 'mad uncle'.
Context on Glen Hansard's legacy
- Glen Hansard was known for his Oscar-winning song 'Falling Slowly' from the film Once, and he was a prominent figure in the Irish music scene.
- Thousands of mourners attended a public wake for Hansard prior to the funeral, reflecting his impact on the music community.
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Mourners gathered in Dublin to honor Glen Hansard, the Oscar-winning musician who tragically died in a motorcycle accident. The funeral, held at St Patrick's Cathedral, featured emotional tributes from family and friends, including Bono and Eddie Vedder, who celebrated Hansard's life and legacy.1267
The ceremony began with a horse-drawn carriage carrying Hansard's wicker coffin, adorned with flowers, as a crowd of fans and celebrities lined the streets. Bono recited a heartfelt poem and sang
Key Insight
“About 11,000 people attended Hansard's public wake on Monday at the Irish Museum of Modern Art after his death at 56 in a motorcycle crash outside Dublin. Bono revealed Patti Smith left a voicemail 'lullaby' for the family, and the funeral closed with a singalong of Bob Dylan's 'Forever Young'.”
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BBC
BBC“The Oscar-winning singer-songwriter was given a star-studded send off from St Patrick's Cathedral in his native city, six days after he lost his life in a motorcycle crash.”
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Sky News
“Stars and fans of Irish music have gathered in Dublin for the funeral of Oscar-winning musician Glen Hansard.”
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irishtimes.com
“The service for the Ballymun musician felt more like a party where he was the only one missing from the celebrations”
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