The Commitments star Angeline Ball, Bono and Steve Coogan lead arrivals for the funeral of Glen Hansard in Dublin after musician died in motorbike crash
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Mourners gathered in Dublin for the funeral of musician Glen Hansard, who died following a motorbike crash. The service drew a number of high-profile attendees from the worlds of music, film and politics, reflecting Hansard's standing in Irish cultural life. Among those pictured arriving were The Commitments actress Angeline Ball, U2 frontman Bono, and actor…
- Musician Glen Hansard died in a motorbike crash
- His funeral was held in Dublin
- Bono, Steve Coogan and Angeline Ball among mourners
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Dublin-born musician Glen Hansard rose to fame with the band The Frames before starring in and writing music for the 2006 film Once, which won an Oscar for its song "Falling Slowly." His work spans decades and has made him one of Ireland's most respected songwriters, admired for both his solo career and his collaborations with other Irish artists.
His death followed a motorbike crash, and his funeral in Dublin brought together figures from music, film and public life who wished to pay their respects. Those named as attending include actress Angeline Ball, known for her role in the 1991 film The Commitments, U2 singer Bono, and actor Steve Coogan.
The scale and range of well-known mourners reflects the depth of Hansard's standing within Irish cultural circles and beyond, connecting the worlds of music and cinema that shaped his career.
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