NewzIrish singer-songwriter and activist Glen Hansard has died at the age of 56 following a motorcycle crash. The fatal accident occurred yesterday, prompting an outpouring of grief and tributes from across Ireland and abroad.
As a renowned artist, Hansard was remembered as a man of Celtic soul and one of Ireland's greats. Tributes have been led by figures including the owner of an iconic West Cork venue and the organisers of the Sligo Live festival, where the musician had been scheduled to headline an event in October.
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