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Glen Hansard RIP

hoof_it_up_to_benty
hoof_it_up_to_benty Posts: 23,166
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The Irish folk rock singer and actor died in a motorcycle accident at the age of 56. Made some of my favourite music and won an Oscar for the song 'Falling slowly' from the film 'Once'.

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  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 30,896
    RIP 
  • Bedsaddick
    Bedsaddick Posts: 25,611
    hoof_it_up_to_benty said:

    The Irish folk rock singer and actor died in a motorcycle accident at the age of 56. Made some of my favourite music and won an Oscar for the song 'Falling slowly' from the film 'Once'.

    I absolutely love the film Once . One of my favourite soundtracks of all time as well. RIP
  • hoof_it_up_to_benty
    hoof_it_up_to_benty Posts: 23,166
    Bedsaddick said:
    hoof_it_up_to_benty said:

    The Irish folk rock singer and actor died in a motorcycle accident at the age of 56. Made some of my favourite music and won an Oscar for the song 'Falling slowly' from the film 'Once'.

    I absolutely love the film Once . One of my favourite soundtracks of all time as well. RIP
    Such a beautiful film - one of my favourites.
  • mart77
    mart77 Posts: 5,958
    Very sad, RIP. 
  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 21,917
    edited July 29
    So sad - no age whatsoever. I have many of his albums and he was such a rare talent.

    One hopes he and Shane are having a good craic.


    RIP Glen


  • Addick Addict
    Addick Addict Posts: 42,903
    RIP
  • soapy_jones
    soapy_jones Posts: 21,775
    RIP
  • KBslittlesis
    KBslittlesis Posts: 9,242
    He’s very well known here in Ireland obviously but was mainly known for his brilliant performance as Outspan Foster in The Commitments outside of here.

    He was the same age as me 😢 
    Really kind man, always up for doing a gig around here in West Cork for any cause.

    I've spent all day talking with folk about him.
    We’re all in shock, very sad.

    Rest in eternal peace you beautiful fella 💔
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 30,896
    edited July 30
    Died on his way home after playing a gig in The wren’s nest in Chapelizod, Dublin following a motorcycle accident.


    You never know when it’s your time.
    RIP

    https://x.com/actingjoe/status/2082527691547238461/video/1?s=46
  • Richard J
    Richard J Posts: 8,138
    RIP

    Saw him live at the Barbican a few years ago.

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  • AddickNL88
    AddickNL88 Posts: 237
    Such sad news. Saw him several times. A brilliant musician and amazing performer. RIP.
  • Mrkinski
    Mrkinski Posts: 974
    Saw him (as The Swell Season, so post ‘Once’) at the Barbican in 2008. Came on with an acoustic guitar and no microphone for the first number. Almost like busking to an auditorium of nearly 2,000 people! A 2 hour long show with a varied set and guests. Wish I’d seen him live more, not sure why I didn’t.

    RIp Glen.
  • guinnessaddick
    guinnessaddick Posts: 30,896
    https://x.com/RTEOne/status/2084684390244975083/video/1?s=46

    His brother singing at Glenn’s funeral today.
  • soapy_jones
    soapy_jones Posts: 21,775
    RIP
  • mart77
    mart77 Posts: 5,958
    Still gutted about this. Such a talented guy. 
  • stop_shouting
    stop_shouting Posts: 3,757
    Been reading a lot about him since it happened. People only had love for him. RIP
  • Leroy Ambrose
    Leroy Ambrose Posts: 14,809
    I like Once, and it has special memories for me for... reasons. 

    However... 
  • hoof_it_up_to_benty
    hoof_it_up_to_benty Posts: 23,166
    Leroy Ambrose said:
    I like Once, and it has special memories for me for... reasons. 

    However... 
    I assume Marketa would have let us know by now....
  • stop_shouting
    stop_shouting Posts: 3,757
    Leroy Ambrose said:
    I like Once, and it has special memories for me for... reasons. 

    However... 
    can’t you just say RIP on these things or nothing at all.
  • Leroy Ambrose
    Leroy Ambrose Posts: 14,809
    Bit of a double standard though, no? Didn't Philip Schofield get hauled over the coals in pu pic for basically the same thing? 

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  • stop_shouting
    stop_shouting Posts: 3,757
    Leroy Ambrose said:
    Bit of a double standard though, no? Didn't Philip Schofield get hauled over the coals in pu pic for basically the same thing? 
    If it’s true he was a nonce, I can’t believe this is the first I’ve heard of it.
  • hoof_it_up_to_benty
    hoof_it_up_to_benty Posts: 23,166
    Leroy Ambrose said:
    Bit of a double standard though, no? Didn't Philip Schofield get hauled over the coals in pu pic for basically the same thing? 
    Glen dated Marketa as an adult and as far as I'm aware that's not illegal? She also performed at his funeral.

    Not really sure what you're getting out of this but hopefully it makes you happy.
  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 21,917
    Leroy Ambrose said:
    I like Once, and it has special memories for me for... reasons. 

    However... 

    Falling in love with her doesn't have to mean anything other than love. He waited until she was 18 before it became anything else. 
  • Leroy Ambrose
    Leroy Ambrose Posts: 14,809
    bobmunro said:
    Leroy Ambrose said:
    I like Once, and it has special memories for me for... reasons. 

    However... 

    Falling in love with her doesn't have to mean anything other than love. He waited until she was 18 before it became anything else. 
    So - exactly the same as Philip Schofield then?

    Look, I'm not deliberately being arsey here - it's just that there are clear double standards depending on the person involved.

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