Bono, Eddie Vedder and Hozier among mourners at Glen Hansard's funeral
Prominent musicians including Bono, Eddie Vedder, and Hozier gathered in Dublin to mourn the death of Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard. Hansard, known for his work in The Frames and the film The Commitments, died following a motorcycle accident.
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The death of a culturally significant figure like Hansard has drawn international attention from the music community and highlights the impact of his career on Irish and global rock music.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Stars from the world of music attended the funeral of Glen Hansard on Tuesday
Stars from the world of music including U2's Bono, Pearl Jam's lead singer Eddie Vedder, and Hozier, attended the funeral of Glen Hansard on Tuesday.
The 56-year-old Oscar-winning Irish singer and songwriter died in a motorcycle crash in Dublin last week.
Hansard, who shot to prominence in 1991 musical comedy film The Commitments, was long-time frontman of acclaimed rock band The Frames.
News of his sudden death shocked the music world and fans alike, with tributes being paid from the likes of Ed Sheeran and Bruce Springsteen, who said he was "heartbroken".
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Glen Hansard was the lead singer of The Frames and an Oscar-winning songwriter
Many people also paid their respects at a public wake in the city on Monday .
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