Glen Hansard, Oscar-winning singer-songwriter, killed in Dublin crash
Summary
Glen Hansard, an Irish singer-songwriter and actor who won an Oscar in 2008 for best original song, died in a motorcycle crash near Dublin at age 56. He was known for his music career with bands like The Frames and The Swell Season and for his work on the film "Once."Key Facts
- Glen Hansard died in a motorcycle accident early Wednesday near Dublin.
- He was 56 years old and from Dublin, Ireland.
- Hansard won an Academy Award in 2008 for the song "Falling Slowly" from the movie "Once."
- He acted in films including "The Commitments" and "Once."
- He was lead singer of the band The Frames and part of the duo The Swell Season.
- Hansard released five solo albums, with one Grammy-nominated folk album.
- He was involved in charity events supporting homelessness in Dublin.
- Hansard is survived by his wife and a young son.
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