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Bono, Eddie Vedder join hundreds of mourners at the funeral of musician Glen Hansard
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Key Points:
- Hundreds gathered at Dublin's St. Patrick’s Cathedral for the funeral of Glen Hansard, the Academy Award-winning singer-songwriter who died in a motorcycle crash at age 56.
- The service featured performances by Eddie Vedder and Markéta Irglová, and tributes from prominent musicians including Bono, who shared a message from Patti Smith.
- Hansard, known as the frontman of The Frames and for his Oscar-winning song "Falling Slowly" from the film "Once," was remembered for his remarkable talent and generosity.
- His widow, Maire Saaritsa, read a personal poem and noted their young son was too small to attend but carries his father's spirit.
- Tributes poured in from artists like Bruce Springsteen, highlighting Hansard's impact as both a musician and a kind-hearted individual.
