CulturePublished: 30 July 2026 at 19:50

Oscar-winning musician Glen Hansard dies in motorcycle accident in Dublin

Irish musician Glen Hansard, who won an Oscar for the song 'Falling Slowly' and starred in the critically acclaimed film 'Once', has died in a motorcycle crash in Dublin. He was 56.

Glen Hansard, the Irish musician who won an Academy Award for the song 'Falling Slowly' and starred in the critically acclaimed film 'Once', has died in a motorcycle accident in Dublin. He was 56. The accident occurred on the streets of Dublin, and police have launched an investigation. Hansard gained international recognition through his role in 'Once', a 2007 musical drama. The song 'Falling Slowly' received the Oscar for Best Original Song.

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