Kapanlagi.com - Glen Hansard, the Irish musician known for the film Once and the Oscar-winning song 'Falling Slowly', passed away on Wednesday (29/7/2026). He died at the age of 56 after a single-vehicle motorcycle accident in Dublin, Ireland.
This sad news was confirmed by the management through an official statement. Hansard's passing leaves sorrow for family, fellow musicians, and fans in various countries.
According to a BBC report, the accident occurred early Wednesday morning around 4:30 AM local time in Dublin.
The incident involving Glen Hansard was a single-vehicle motorcycle accident. There is no further information about other vehicles involved in the event.
The police are still investigating the cause and chronology of the incident. Authorities are also urging witnesses who know about the event to provide statements.
ATC Management has issued an official confirmation regarding the passing of Glen Hansard. The management has ensured that this information is communicated to the public through a written statement.
In the same statement, the family is said to be deeply affected and has requested privacy during their mourning period. They also expressed gratitude to the emergency services team that handled the incident.
Tributes and condolences are pouring in from various fellow musicians. Rachel Zegler reminisced about the moment they duetted on 'Falling Slowly' with Hansard in New York a few months ago. Meanwhile, Bruce Springsteen referred to Hansard as a great musician, a good friend, and a person who was always generous and full of spirit.
Glen Hansard's name broke into the international market after starring in the independent musical film Once (2007) alongside Marketa Irglova. The two composed and performed all the songs in the film.
From this project came 'Falling Slowly', which later won an Oscar for Best Original Song. This achievement solidified his position as one of Ireland's important musicians and songwriters.
Before his success on the big screen, Hansard was already known as the vocalist of the Irish rock band The Frames, formed in 1990. He was also part of the folk duo The Swell Season with Marketa Irglova, producing a number of popular works.
Glen Hansard began his solo journey with the album Rhythm and Repose in 2012. He followed it up with Didn't He Ramble (2015), which was nominated for a Grammy in the Best Folk Album category.
After that, Hansard released several other solo albums. Outside the music stage, he remained active in the entertainment industry by contributing to soundtracks for various films and appearing as a guest star in several television series.
In a recent opportunity, Hansard also made a brief appearance in John Carney's film titled Power Ballad, released last May.
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