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‘Once’ Oscar winner and Irish musician Glen Hansard dies in motorcycle crash
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· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway He was 56 years old at the time of his death.
A notable figure in the music industry has passed away. Glen Hansard, an Irish singer-songwriter, died in a motorcycle crash. He was 56 years old at the time of his death.
The crash occurred on the outskirts of Dublin, according to reports from Irish police. Hansard was known for his work in film and music, including his role in the movie "The Commitments" and his Oscar win for the song "Falling Slowly" from the movie "Once". Further details about the crash and Hansard's career are available from the source.
His family has been described as deeply shocked and heartbroken by his death.
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Category: safety Published: July 29, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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