Glen Hansard: Meeting heroes and the tape that changed his life
Renowned Irish songwriter and The Frames frontman Glen Hansard has died following a motorbike accident in Dublin. The Oscar-winning musician was celebrated for his influential career and his humble beginnings in Ballymun.
Why it matters
Hansard was a significant cultural figure in Irish music and film, and his sudden death has prompted global tributes from major artists.
Image source, PA Media Image caption, Glen Hansard died in a motorbike crash in Dublin on Wednesday
The death of Oscar-winning Dublin songwriter Glen Hansard in a motorbike crash in the city on Wednesday has been met with widespread shock and grief.
The 56-year-old, who shot to prominence when he was cast in 1991 musical comedy film The Commitments, was long-time frontman of rock band The Frames.
From Bono to Bruce Springsteen, tributes have poured in from around the world for the father-of-one, with stories behind shared of his life and impact.
Originally from the working-class Ballymun area of Dublin, Hansard left school at 13.
Here's a look of some of the remarkable aspects of his life in music and film.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Glen Hansard playing in the band The Frames in 1990
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in