Glen Hansard Dead at 56 | Europe News

Glen Hansard, the Oscar-winning Irish singer-songwriter and actor known for “Once” and “The Commitments,” has died at 56 in a motorcycle accident near Dublin. A beloved figure in Irish music as frontman of The Frames and half of The Swell Season, he also earned a Grammy nod and touched hearts with his charity busks and moving performances, including at Shane MacGowan’s funeral. Ireland’s Prime Minister mourned him as a cultural giant whose artistry will live on. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/29bce784304f6e05