Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard died in a motorcycle crash in Dublin early Wednesday, his management said. WATCH HERE WATCH HEREIrish 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. At the funeral of The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan in 2023, Hansard performed The Pogues' song “Fairytale Of New York” with Irish singer Lisa O’Neill, which prompted dancing in the aisles of the church. 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.