“With broken hearts, we announce the passing of Glen Hansard, who passed away in the early hours of this morning, following a road traffic accident in Dublin,” the statement read. Born and raised in Dublin, Hansard began his career busking on ​the streets of the Irish capital before forming rock band The Frames in 1990. The ⁠film was adapted into a hit Broadway musical, which won eight Tony Awards in 2012, including Best Musical, Best Actor and Best Book. In a statement on X, Ireland’s Prime Pinister Micheál Martin said he was “deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Glen Hansard.” He described Hansard as “a talented musician and actor who made a significant contribution to Ireland’s cultural landscape over many years.”