Funeral to be held for Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard
The 56-year-old, who shot to prominence in 1991 musical comedy film The Commitments, died in a motorcycle crash last week.
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"I was heartbroken."
— Bruce Springsteen , Celebrity
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Bono is a Moroccan professional footballer known for his skills as a goalkeeper.
American singer-songwriter known for his rock music and lyrical storytelling.
Colin Davidson is a friend of Glen Hansard and an artist who commented on his impact.
Ed Sheeran is an English singer-songwriter known for his hit songs across various genres.
Glen Hansard was an Oscar-winning Irish musician and the lead singer of The Frames.
Marketa Irglova is a Czech singer-songwriter and actress, co-winner of the Academy Award for Best Original Song with Glen Hansard.
Shane McGowan is an Irish singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of The Pogues.
Sinéad O'Connor was an Irish singer-songwriter known for her powerful voice and political activism.
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The 56-year-old, who shot to prominence in 1991 musical comedy film The Commitments, died in a motorcycle crash last week.
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