Tributes Pour In For Glen Hansard

The musician died in a crash in the early hours of this morning.

Glen Hansard has died. 

The 56 year-old singer-songwriter passed away in a crash in a motorbike crash at the Strawberry Beds in Lucan in the early hours of this morning. 

The singer was treated at the scene but was pronounced dead a short time later.

The frontman of the Frames since the 1990s, the Dublin native also acted in Bafta winning movie "The Commitments" and "Once". 

The romantic musical drama earned Hansard an Oscar for the song "Falling Slowly" in 2007. 

He recorded his first album with Westmeath's Paddy Dunning of Grouse Lodge.  

In memory of Glen, the Rock N' Roll Museum Experience, which is run by Paddy Dunning, has set up a small reflection space at the Wall of Fame for anyone who’d like to pay their respects.

In a post on social media it says "Glen’s own musical journey was connected to this building and Temple Bar’s musical history. All are welcome to stop by, leave a thought, and remember a remarkable artist."

Fellow singer-songwriter, Offaly's Mundy says he was a man of great generosity:

Michael Cronin, from the midlands band Cronin, has also paid tribute to the singer. He says he is shocked and gutted to hear the news of the passing of our good friend Glen Hansard today.

He added "We had many the dance over the years from supporting  The Frames to 20 people up the north of England to playing The Late Late show and was one of the main reasons we moved back to Ireland. He was always so positive towards us. Thoughts and prayers with Marie and his little lad Christy and all his musical family."

Kilbeggan's Neil Moran ended up having a singalong with Mr Hansard in a takeaway which ended up going viral in 2017:

The Taoiseach is expressing his sadness at Glen's death.

Micheal Martin's described him as a talented musician and actor who made a significant contribution to Ireland's cultural landscape over many years.

Former President Michael D Higgins says he was a wonderful musician and performer, a troubadour whose gift for storytelling brought so much joy to audiences across the world.

Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien paid tribute to Glen after the Cabinet discussed road safety at its meeting this morning:

Bono says he was "the shining star" of the annual Christmas Eve busk on Dublin's Grafton Street and "could never walk by a person living rough without checking they were OK".

Singer-songwriter Ryan O’Shaughnessy says Glen Hansard has always been a huge influence and inspiration in his career: 

He had a series of gigs planned for the coming months including in London, Helsinki and Stockholm.

He was also due to headline this year's Puca Festival.

In a statement, the festival says words cannot ease the pain of such a loss, but it joins music fans around the world in remembering the extraordinary artist.

Singer songwriter Kiera Dignam, says Glen Hansard's Oscar winning song Falling Slowly was a masterpiece, however he will be remembered for more than his music:

In an interview in 2023, Glen said one of the most satisfying aspects of the win was how proud his mother was of his achievement:

President Catherine Connolly says Glen was one of the vital driving influences of the Irish music world, bringing people together in the sharing of live music.

Singer Mary Coughlan says he also gave his time to raise funds for the Dublin Simon Community with the annual Christmas Eve busk on Grafton Street:

Bruce Springsteen says he's heartbroken, and described Glen as a great musician, a good friend, and a generous and gracious man.

Bob Geldof described the singer as wonderful, and says tragedy does not do justice to this terrible calamity for his family, the world of music and Ireland itself.

Ed Sheeran says he's heartbroken, and called Glen an incredible human and an "incredible force."