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Public Wake to Be Held for Musician Glen Hansard
- Oscar-Winning musician Glen Hansard, 56, died in a motorcycle crash in Dublin on Wednesday. His family scheduled a public wake at the Baroque Chapel at the Irish Museum of Modern Art on Monday, August 3rd, ahead of his funeral at St Patrick's Cathedral on Tuesday.
- Renowned for his activism, Hansard was the frontman of The Frames and star of the film Once, leading 16 years of annual Christmas Eve charity busking for the homeless outside the Gaiety Theatre. He also supported protests against Ireland's housing crisis and anti-austerity measures.
- Surviving Hansard are his wife, Finnish poet Maire Saaritsa, and son Christy , along with siblings Gary, Dylan, Richard, David, and Martina. Global figures including Bono, Bruce Springsteen, and Czech musician Irglov paid tribute to the artist this week.
- Due to anticipated crowds, access inside St Patrick's Cathedral will be limited, though a public address system will broadcast outside. The family requested donations to the Simon Community and Ukrainian Action instead of flowers or gifts.
- Friends and family will provide music during the live-streamed service, accommodating global mourners unable to attend in Dublin. The family stated mourners' lives were "touched, inspired and enriched" by Hansard's "music, friendship and generosity.
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Glen Hansard's family share details of public wake
The family of Glen Hansard has shared details of a public wake and funeral for the late Irish musician. On July 29th, the Oscar-winning singer-songwriter Hansard passed away aged 56 in a motorcycle crash in Dublin. On July 31st, the family shared a statement revealing that “Glen will lie in repose for those wishing to pay their respects.” Hansard’s public wake will take place at the Baroque Chapel at the Irish Museum of Modern Art, Royal Hospita…
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