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Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard dies in Dublin motorcycle crash
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· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the crash and Hansard's accomplishments can be found through KTSM 9 News, a local news source in El Paso, TX.
A notable figure in the music industry has passed away. Glen Hansard, an Irish musician and actor, died in a motorcycle crash in Dublin. Hansard was a talented songwriter who won an Oscar in 2008.
His award-winning song was "Falling Slowly" from the film "Once", in which he also starred. Further details about the crash and Hansard's accomplishments can be found through KTSM 9 News, a local news source in El Paso , TX.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 29, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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