3amCelebrity NewsMusicLIVEUpdated 5 mins agoGlen Hansard's sudden death sent shockwaves through the music industry last week, and investigators are now piecing together the circumstances surrounding the tragic crashDeclan O'Rourke arrives for the funeral of Glen Hansard(Image: Damien Eagers/PA Wire)The funeral of tragic music star Glen Hansard is taking place this afternoon as Ireland says goodbye to the popular star.The father-of-one was killed in a one-vehicle road traffic collision in on July 29. Investigators believe he lost control of his motorcycle as it hit a soft roadside verge as he made his way home. The much-loved singer was treated at the scene but died a short while later.He was long-time frontman of acclaimed rock band The Frames and tributes have been paid from the likes of former US President Barack Obama, Ed Sheeran, Bono and Bruce Springsteen.Mourners are gathering at St Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin after people touched by the 56 year-old's music lined the pavement outside the chapel on Monday.His career spanned more than three decades, and he won an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2008 with Marketa Irglova, which featured in musical romance film Once.Today13:48 BSTCoffin carried inside as service startsThe coffin of the much-loved Irish star has now been taken inside.The funeral service at St Patrick's Cathedral is under way, and you can watch by clicking here.Emotional loved-ones carry his coffin inside(Image: Damien Eagers/PA Wire)Today13:44 BSTSome fans allowed inside Everyone is now inside St Patrick's Cathedral and the funeral is about to begin.Almost 11,000 people attended his public wake in Dublin on Monday and some are outside to pay their respects.Around 200 people were let into the church to join his friends and family.The Order of Service is held up ahead of the funeral(Image: Damien Eagers/PA Wire)Today13:37 BSTThe stars start to gatherMourners have arrived at St Patrick's Cathedral as the service gets ready to star.Irish musicians Hozier, Imelda May, Paddy Casey and Declan O'Rourke have all made their way inside.Irish actress Angeline Ball and comedian Steve Coogan are both also in attendance.Steve Coogan was friends with the music star(Image: Getty Images)‌Today13:37 BSTFuneral to be streamed liveFans as well as his friends and family unable to attend can watch the service.The funeral will be streamed and you can watch by clicking here.Today13:37 BSTWorldwide appealThe music star's impact even reached former US President Barack Obama.Mr Obama took to social media to pay tribute after learning of his death last week."Here are some of the songs I've been listening to this summer," h tweeted. "It starts with a song Michelle and I love by Glen Hansard, a great musician who passed tragically this week."Our hearts go out to his family."(Image: AP Photo/Alex Brandon)‌