Irish musician and activist Glen Hansard has died following a motorcycle crash on Wednesday morning, according to multiple outlets. Tributes arrive from across the world for Hansard, reflecting his impact on music and public life. Singer-songwriter Bob Geldof publicly pays tribute, describing Hansard as “one of the greats” and saying the world has lost a major figure. Reports note that the crash is the central circumstance surrounding his death and that attention has turned to Hansard’s career and legacy. While coverage emphasizes different aspects of his work, the common themes are his prominence in Irish and international music and the outpouring of condolences from fellow artists and the public. The Belfast Telegraph and the Evening Standard both focus on Geldof’s remarks and the broader wave of tributes following the news of the crash.