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Oscar-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard dies in Dublin motorcycle crash
Police said the Oscar-winning singer-songwriter was treated at the scene before being pronounced dead, and witnesses are being asked to come forward.
- Irish musician Glen Hansard, 56, died Wednesday morning in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on the R109 near Lucan, Dublin. Emergency services treated Hansard at the scene, where he was pronounced dead shortly after 4:30 a.m.
- Hansard gained recognition as Outspan Foster in the 1991 film "The Commitments" before he led the band The Frames. He achieved international success starring in the 2007 indie film "Once," winning an Oscar for "Falling Slowly."
- Known for raw, heartfelt songwriting and folk-rock influences, Hansard was a dedicated advocate for homelessness causes, including the Simon Community. He is survived by his wife, poet Maire Saaritsa, and his son.
- Gardaí have launched an investigation into the crash, with Specialist Forensic Collision Investigators examining the area. Authorities closed the R109 road while inquiries remain underway to determine the exact circumstances.
- Hansard's death leaves a void in Ireland's music community, where he was celebrated for emotionally charged performances. His legacy spans from busking on Dublin's streets to performing on the world's biggest stages.
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