Glen Hansard, Irish musician who won Oscar for 'Once,' dies in motorcycle crash
Summary
Irish musician Glen Hansard, who won an Oscar for the song "Falling Slowly" from the movie "Once," died in a motorcycle accident near Dublin at age 56. He was known for his acting, music career, and leadership of the band The Frames.Key Facts
- Glen Hansard died in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash near Dublin early Wednesday.
- He was 56 years old.
- Hansard won an Academy Award in 2008 for co-writing the song "Falling Slowly" from the movie "Once."
- He acted in the 1991 film "The Commitments" and was part of the duo The Swell Season.
- "Once" was turned into a Broadway musical that won eight Tony Awards in 2012.
- Hansard was a key figure in Irish music and known for a yearly charity busking event in Dublin.
- He is survived by his wife, Finnish poet Maire Saaritsa, and their 3-year-old son, Christy.
- Irish leaders and fellow musicians praised his talent and contributions to music and society.
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