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Dublin funeral brings together stars and fans for Glen Hansard

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Dublin funeral brings together stars and fans for Glen Hansard
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Celebrities and large crowds gathered at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin for Glen Hansard’s funeral, where Bono attended and delivered a recital before joining The Edge for a rendition of Beautiful Day; Patti Smith sent a voicemail “lullaby” for Hansard’s family, and a series of tributes and performances by friends and fellow musicians followed. The coffin arrived by horse-drawn carriage, and about 11,000 people are said to have attended Hansard’s wake, with attendees paying tribute to his life and music across multiple musical interludes.

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