Glen Hansard, Oscar-Winning Once Star, Dies in Dublin Motorcycle Crash at 56
TL;DR Summary
Glen Hansard, the Irish musician known for The Frames and the Swell Season and the star of Once, dies in a Dublin motorcycle crash at 56. He and Markéta Irglová won the Oscar for Best Original Song for Falling Slowly. Police say a single-vehicle crash occurred in Dublin early Wednesday and are seeking witnesses. Hansard’s career spanned band work, solo albums, and various TV/film projects, and he is survived by his partner Maire Saaritsa and their 3-year-old son.
- Glen Hansard, Irish Musician and ‘Once’ Star Who Won Oscar for Best Song, Dies at 56 Variety
- Glen Hansard, Oscar-winning Irish singer-songwriter, dies aged 56 in motorcycle crash The Guardian
- Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard killed in crash BBC
- Glen Hansard, Frontman of Irish Band the Frames, Dies at 56 The New York Times
- Oscar-winning musician and actor Glen Hansard dies in Dublin motorbike crash The Irish Times
Reading Insights
Total Reads
0
Unique Readers
7
Time Saved
16 min
vs 17 min read
Condensed
98%
3,289 → 78 words
Want the full story? Read the original article
Read on Variety