Glen Hansard, the Irish singer-songwriter and Oscar-winning musician best known for his role in the film *Once*, has died at the age of 56 following a motorcycle crash in Dublin. The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday morning, according to multiple news outlets. Hansard, who was the frontman of the band The Frames, was pronounced dead at the scene. His management confirmed the tragic news, stating that he had been involved in a single-vehicle road traffic collision in West Dublin.
Hansard’s career spanned over three decades, beginning in his teenage years as a busker on Dublin’s Grafton Street. He gained international recognition for his work on the 2007 film *Once*, for which he won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for “Falling Slowly.” He also released several solo albums and collaborated with fellow Oscar winner Marketa Irglova under the name The Swell Season.
The crash has sparked an outpouring of tributes from fans and fellow musicians. Hansard was widely regarded as a key figure in the Irish music scene and was celebrated for his unique voice and songwriting. His death marks the loss of a significant cultural icon.
News of his passing has been reported by multiple international media outlets, including *Independent.ie*, *Standard.co.uk*, and *NPR.org*.
