Glen Hansard, the Oscar-winning Irish musician known for his roles in Once and The Commitments, has died at the age of 56. Hansard was driving in the early hours of Wednesday (29 July), with the single-vehicle incident being reported to emergency services at 04:30 local time. Kevin Winter // Getty ImagesHansard made his film debut as Outspan Foster in Alan Parker's The Commitments, which won four BAFTAs - including Best Film, Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay - in 1992. ATC Management, which represented Hansard, released a statement saying: "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. What to Read NextDublin Simon Community, a charity which Hansard worked with since 2010, said: "Everyone at Dublin Simon Community was devastated to learn today of the passing of our long-time friend and supporter Glen Hansard.