Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard died in a motorcycle crash in Dublin early Wednesday, his management said. Irish police said a man in his 50s died in single vehicle motorcycle crash in Lucan on the outskirts of the Irish capital before 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Watch NBC 4 free wherever you are WATCH HERE WATCH HEREHansard combined acting and a musical career. Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin said he was “deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Glen Hansard.” “A talented musician and actor who made a significant contribution to Ireland’s cultural landscape over many years,” Martin posted on X.