From the archives: "Once" songwriter Glen Hansard
Summary
Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, known for writing the music for the film "Once," died on July 29, 2026, at age 56. He gained fame as a street performer in Dublin and later became a member of the band The Frames and part of the duo The Swell Season.Key Facts
- Glen Hansard was an Irish musician and songwriter.
- He won an Oscar for the music in the movie "Once."
- "Once" was later turned into a Tony Award-winning musical.
- Hansard grew up performing music on the streets of Dublin.
- He was a member of the rock band The Frames.
- He was part of the musical duo The Swell Season with Markéta Irglová.
- Hansard died on July 29, 2026, at the age of 56.
- CBS News aired a profile of him from 2013 and shared footage of him busking in New York City.
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