Oscar-winning Irish musician Glen Hansard has died aged 56 after a motorbike crash in Dublin, Gardaí confirmed, bringing to an end the life of the 'Once' star and The Frames frontman.
Gardaí said the single-vehicle collision happened in the early hours on the R109 Lower Road near Strawberry Beds in Lucan, west of Dublin. Emergency services were called shortly before 4.30am local time, and officers said a man was treated at the scene but was pronounced dead a short time later.
