Oscar-winning musician Glen Hansard dies at 56 in Dublin motorcycle crash

Glen Hansard, the Irish musician and actor who won an Oscar for Best Original Song for 'Falling Slowly' from the film 'Once', died in a motorcycle accident in Dublin at age 56. The crash occurred in the early hours of Wednesday morning and involved a single vehicle, according to Irish police. His management agency, ATC Management, confirmed his death in a statement, saying the family is deeply shocked and heartbroken by the tragic loss. Hansard rose to fame as the frontman of the band The Frames and later as part of The Swell Season with Marketa Irglová. His Oscar win in 2008 for 'Falling Slowly', co-written with Irglová, came from the 2007 film 'Once' directed by John Carney. The song became an anthem for independent music lovers worldwide. Hansard's death marks the loss of a beloved figure in both music and film, known for his raw emotional performances and dedication to his craft.