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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 The incident occurred on the outskirts of Dublin, and Hansard 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. The incident occurred on the outskirts of Dublin, and Hansard was 56 years old at the time of his death.
Hansard's management confirmed the news, stating that his family is deeply affected by his passing. He was known for his work in film and music, including his role in "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.
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Category: safety Published: July 29, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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