A Musical Giant Felled Too Soon: The Loss of Glen Hansard Glen Hansard's death in a motorbike crash at 56 has sent shockwaves through the music world and beyond.
His Oscar winning songwriting career was marked by a commitment to using his talents for social good, which will be remembered as a lasting legacy. Hansard's impact on Irish music and culture cannot be overstated.
As the frontman for The Frames and half of The Swell Season, he brought a unique blend of folk and rock to the stage.