Glen Hansard, the Oscar-winning singer-songwriter and actor best known for the film Once, died at the age of 56 following a motorcycle crash in Dublin. The incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday morning, according to sources close to the musician.
Career and Oscar Win
Hansard won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2008 for Falling Slowly, which he co-wrote and performed with Markéta Irglová for the film Once. The movie, directed by John Carney, was made on a modest budget of approximately £100,000 and went on to gross £11.2 million worldwide. Hansard also starred in the film alongside Irglová.
Early Career with The Frames and The Commitments
Before his Oscar success, Hansard was a founding member of the Irish band The Frames, which gained a dedicated following. He first rose to prominence in Alan Parker's 1991 film The Commitments, where he played a guitarist. His work with The Frames spanned several decades, producing multiple albums.
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