Who was Glen Hansard?

He was an Irish singer-songwriter known for his folk-rock music.

He died in a single-vehicle motorcycle accident in Dublin.

What was his link to Chicago?

He often performed in Chicago and had many friends and fans there.

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Glen Hansard, Irish singer with deep roots in Chicago, dies at 56

First publishedJul 29, 18:18 UTC

Last updatedJul 30, 18:21 UTC · 2h ago

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Glen Hansard, the beloved Irish musician who had a special connection to Chicago, died early Wednesday morning in Dublin following a motorcycle accident.Hansard was killed in a single-vehicle crash in his home city of Dublin, according to the BBC. He was 56.ATC management, which represented Hansard, posted to Facebook Wednesday morning: "With broken hearts we announce the passing of Glen Hansard in the early hours of this morning.

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Glen Hansard, an Irish singer, died at age 56. He was killed in a motorcycle crash in Dublin on Wednesday morning. Hansard had strong ties to Chicago and was loved by many fans there.

Why it matters

His music touched people in both Ireland and Chicago. Fans will remember his songs and his connection to the city.

In brief

Who was Glen Hansard?: He was an Irish singer-songwriter known for his folk-rock music.
How did he die?: He died in a single-vehicle motorcycle accident in Dublin.
What was his link to Chicago?: He often performed in Chicago and had many friends and fans there.

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