Oscar-winning Irish musician Glen Hansard has died in a motorbike crash in Dublin. Andrew Strong, who starred in The Commitments with Hansard, posted on Facebook: “I’m devastated to hear the sad news Glen Hansard has passed away. Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Micheál Martin tweeted that he was “deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Glen Hansard. “Glen was one of the vital driving influences of the Irish music world, bringing people together in the sharing of live music.” A book of condolence for Glen Hansard has been opened online and can be accessed in person in the Mansion House on Thursday and Friday between 10:00 and 16:00 BST.