Glen Hansard, Oscar-Winning Star of Once, Dies in Dublin Crash at 56
Glen Hansard, the Irish singer‑songwriter best known for Once and the Oscar‑winning song Falling Slowly, died at 56 following a Dublin motorcycle crash; Gardaí are investigating, and his passing drew tributes from fellow artists. Hansard fronted The Frames and remained active in music, including collaborations with Bruce Springsteen; he and partner Maire Saaritsa welcomed a son, Christy, in 2022.
