Glen Hansard one of the most prolific and beloved contemporary Irish musicians, has died at age 56.
“With broken hearts, we announce the passing of Glen Hansard in the early hours of this morning,” read a statement on the website of his manager, ATC Management. “We are still dealing with the shock of it all, so we kindly ask that the privacy of Glen’s family, colleagues and friends is respected at this difficult time.”
The cause of Hansard’s death is not yet known.
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