The Globe and Mail·3 min read·easy
Glen Hansard, Oscar-winning Irish musician for Once, dies in motorcycle crash at 56
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Padraic Halpin
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Oscar-winning Irish musician Glen Hansard, known for his work in the film 'Once' and the band The Frames, has died in a motorcycle crash at age 56. Tributes have poured in from figures including Bono and Bruce Springsteen, highlighting his musical legacy and advocacy for the homeless.
Glen Hansard performs 'Falling Slowly' during the 80th annual Academy Awards in Hollywood in 2008. Gary Hershorn/Reuters
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