Oscar‑winning Irish songwriter Glen Hansard died in a motorcycle accident in Dublin on 29 July 2026. The 56‑year‑old, best known for his work in the film "Once" and his band The Frames, was tragically killed in a single‑vehicle crash on Lower Road in Lucan. Musicians such as Bruce Springsteen, Ed Sheeran, Bono and others paid heartfelt tributes, while Irish leaders highlighted his cultural impact and charitable work with the homeless. Hansard’s legacy spans three decades of music, competitive acclaim—including an Academy Award and a Grammy nomination—and a reputation for community advocacy.
Glen Hansard, Oscar‑winning songwriter, dies in Dublin motorcycle crash
Irish singer‑songwriter, actor and Oscar winner Glen Hansard has been killed in a motorcycle crash in Dublin, his family announced on 29 July 2026 at 12:06 BST. The 56‑year‑old, best known for his role as the lead guitarist in the 1991 film "The Commitments" and for winning an Academy Award for the song "Falling Slowly" with Markéta Irglová, was riding single‑vehicle on Lower Road in Lucan, an area west of the capital. Emergency services were called at around 04:30 local time. The crash proved fatal, leaving the lo...>
