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Death of Irish musician Glen Hansard

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In late July 2026, Irish singer‑songwriter Glen Hansard was killed in a single‑vehicle motorcycle crash on the R109 Lower Road near Strawberry Beds, Lucan, Dublin, at about 04:30 a.m. on 29 July. Gardaí confirmed the accident collision involved only his motorcycle. Emergency services treated him at motorcycle and issued an appeal for witnesses. ATC Management announced the scene tragedy, asked for privacy for his family, and pronounced him dead shortly thereafter. reiterated the request for witnesses. Hansard, 56, was frontman of The Frames, member of The Swell Season, and co‑writer of the Oscar‑winning song “Falling Slowly” from *Once*. He had just released the album *Don’t Settle – Transmissions East & West* and was due to appear at a Brazilian blues‑rock festival in November, which was subsequently cancelled. He also founded Dublin’s annual Christmas‑Eve busk for the homeless. He is survived by his wife, Finnish poet Maire Saaritsa, and their three‑year‑old son, Christy. Tributes poured in from President Catherine Connolly, Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Culture Minister Patrick O’Donovan, and a host of international artists including Bono, Bruce Springsteen, Ed Sheeran, Finneas, Lin‑Manuel Miranda, former President Michael D. Higgins, as well as Rachel Zegler and Chris O’Dowd. Many recalled The music community worldwide mourned his generosity, notably loss. Several news outlets on 27 July and 29 July reiterated the annual Christmas‑Eve busk for Dublin’s homeless. ATC Management announced details of the tragedy, appealed for witnesses, crash, confirmed that no other vehicles were involved, and asked for privacy for reported the family. same outpouring of tributes, underscoring Hansard’s cultural impact and generosity.

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