Glen Hansard 1970-2026
Glen Hansard at WFUV in 2019 (photo: Gus Philippas for FUV)
Singer, songwriter and actor Glen Hansard died on July 29 due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash in Dublin. He was 56.
Hansard was beloved at FUV and a frequent visitor to our studios, appearing most recently in 2025 for an FUV Live session with Marketá Irglová as The Swell Season.
Discover more of Glen's many sessions with FUV.
FUV sends our deepest sympathy and condolences to Hansard's family and friends. He was a luminous light of a man and we adored him.
