Irish singer-songwriter and musician, frontman of The Frames
Mourners have gathered in Melbourne for the state funeral of Derryn Hinch, the former broadcaster and senator known as the “human headline.” The service celebrated his career across journalism, radio, and politics, acknowledging his long fight against child sex offenders and his willingness to court controversy.
Glen Hansard has died after a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in Lucan, on the outskirts of Dublin, in the early hours of 29 July 2026. His management has confirmed the 56-year-olds death. Hansard has won an Academy Award for "Falling Slowly," fronted The Frames and acted in The Commitments and Once.