Oscar-winning Musician Glen Hansard Dies in Tragic Accident at 56

WHO:

BBC News - Glen Hansard, an Oscar-winning songwriter and Irish musician, was 56 years old at the time of his death.

Variety - Glen Hansard starred in the 2007 film "Once."

WHAT:

BBC News - Hansard was killed in a crash.

Variety - He won the best original song Oscar for "Falling Slowly" from the film "Once."

WHERE:

Variety - The accident occurred in Dublin, Ireland.

WHEN:

Variety - Hansard died on Wednesday.

HOW:

Variety - He was involved in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash.

(UPDATED July 29, 2026 12:38 UTC)

Glen Hansard, the Oscar-winning songwriter and Irish musician known for his role in the film "Once," has tragically died at the age of 56 following a motorcycle crash in Dublin, Ireland. He won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Falling Slowly," a piece that has resonated with many since its release. The accident occurred during a single-vehicle incident on Wednesday.