The Hindu·3 min read·easy
Oscar winner Glen Hansard, ‘Once’ star and ‘Falling Slowly’ songwriter, dies in motorcycle crash at 56
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Oscar-winning Irish musician Glen Hansard has died at age 56 following a motorcycle accident in County Dublin. Known for his work in the film 'Once' and the song 'Falling Slowly', Hansard was a celebrated singer-songwriter and humanitarian.
Glen Hansard, the Oscar-winning Irish musician whose career spanned music, film and theatre, has died following a motorcycle crash in County Dublin. He was 56. The single-vehicle accident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, with emergency services responding to the scene. His death was later confirmed by his management, which requested privacy for his family.
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