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Glen Hansard, the Oscar-winning singer-songwriter and frontman of The Frames, has died at 56 in a motorcycle accident just outside Dublin, sparking an outpouring of grief as fans and artists worldwide mourn his loss. His funeral will be held at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, following a massive public wake at the Irish Museum of Modern Art that drew thousands. Best known for “Falling Slowly” from Once and his iconic Christmas Eve busking for the homeless, Hansard leaves behind his partner Maire Saaritsa and their son Christy. In lieu of flowers, donations are being requested for the Simon Community and Ukrainian Action Ireland. Tributes highlight him not just as a musical genius, but as a deeply compassionate soul whose legacy continues to resonate.

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