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Glen Hansard’s Family Speak Through Tears At His funeral
It’s hard to believe he’s gone. Today, thousands of heartbroken fans, family members, friends, and fellow musicians have gathered in Dublin to say their final goodbye to Glen Hansard, whose sudden death in a motorcycle accident last Wednesday at the age of 56 stunned the music world. After a moving public wake at BIMM, where countless people came to pay their respects, his funeral is taking place at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, with special musical performances from those who knew and loved him best. Tributes have poured in from across the globe, including heartfelt messages from Ed Sheeran, Bono, and Bruce Springsteen, who said he was “heartbroken” by the loss.
Hansard devoted more than three decades of his life to music, leaving behind a remarkable legacy. He first rose to international fame through the 1991 film The Commitments and became the longtime frontman of the acclaimed Irish band The Frames. His career reached another unforgettable milestone in 2008 when he won the Academy Award for Best Original Song alongside Markéta Irglová for “Falling Slowly” from the film Once. Beyond his work with The Frames and The Swell Season, he also enjoyed a successful solo career, releasing five solo albums, with Didn’t He Ramble earning a Grammy nomination.
In the days leading up to his funeral, Dublin became a place of remembrance as flowers, candles, and heartfelt messages filled Temple Bar, while thousands lined up to sign a book of condolence and share stories of how Hansard’s music touched their lives. Many recalled seeing him busking on Grafton Street long before he became an international star, remembering not just his extraordinary talent but also his humility and generosity. For countless fans, his passing is more than the loss of a celebrated musician—it is the loss of a true Irish icon whose songs will continue to inspire generations. Rest in power, King.
Glen Hansard’s Family Speak Through Tears At His funeral
It’s hard to believe he’s gone. Today, thousands of heartbroken fans, family members, friends, and fellow musicians have gathered in Dublin to say their final goodbye to Glen Hansard, whose sudden death in a motorcycle accident last Wednesday at the age of 56 stunned the music world. After a moving public wake at BIMM, where countless people came to pay their respects, his funeral is taking place at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, with special musical performances from those who knew and loved him best. Tributes have poured in from across the globe, including heartfelt messages from Ed Sheeran, Bono, and Bruce Springsteen, who said he was “heartbroken” by the loss.
Hansard devoted more than three decades of his life to music, leaving behind a remarkable legacy. He first rose to international fame through the 1991 film The Commitments and became the longtime frontman of the acclaimed Irish band The Frames. His career reached another unforgettable milestone in 2008 when he won the Academy Award for Best Original Song alongside Markéta Irglová for “Falling Slowly” from the film Once. Beyond his work with The Frames and The Swell Season, he also enjoyed a successful solo career, releasing five solo albums, with Didn’t He Ramble earning a Grammy nomination.
In the days leading up to his funeral, Dublin became a place of remembrance as flowers, candles, and heartfelt messages filled Temple Bar, while thousands lined up to sign a book of condolence and share stories of how Hansard’s music touched their lives. Many recalled seeing him busking on Grafton Street long before he became an international star, remembering not just his extraordinary talent but also his humility and generosity. For countless fans, his passing is more than the loss of a celebrated musician—it is the loss of a true Irish icon whose songs will continue to inspire generations. Rest in power, King.
