Irish singer-songwriter and actor Glen Hansard, known for the film 'Once,' has died at the age of 56.
According to reports from BBC and other outlets, Hansard passed away on July 29 in a motorcycle accident in Dublin, Ireland.
ATC Management, his music management company, announced, "It is with great sadness that we inform you of Glen Hansard's passing due to a traffic accident in Dublin early this morning."
The statement continued, "His family is in shock and mourning, and they ask for privacy during this difficult time."
Irish and British media reported that Dublin police are seeking witnesses to the single-vehicle motorcycle accident that occurred on Lucan Road in west Dublin.
Born in April 1970 in Dublin, Hansard was a busker-turned-musician. He formed the rock band The Frames and appeared in the 1991 musical film 'The Commitments.'
Hansard gained international fame in 2007 for his role in the musical film 'Once,' alongside Czech singer Markéta Irglová. Their collaborative project, The Swell Season, won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Falling Slowly" at the 80th Academy Awards.
'Once' was also well-received in South Korea, where Hansard and Irglová performed multiple concerts. Their 2009 concert in Seoul attracted 2,784 attendees at the Sejong Center.
In the 2010s, Hansard continued his solo career, earning a Grammy nomination for Best Folk Album for his 2015 release 'Didn’t He Ramble.'
Micheál Martin, the Taoiseach of Ireland, expressed his condolences on X, stating, "He was a talented musician and actor who made significant contributions to Irish culture over the years."
He is survived by his wife, poet Myra Sweeney, and their son.
According to reports from BBC and other outlets, Hansard passed away on July 29 in a motorcycle accident in Dublin, Ireland.
ATC Management, his music management company, announced, "It is with great sadness that we inform you of Glen Hansard's passing due to a traffic accident in Dublin early this morning."
The statement continued, "His family is in shock and mourning, and they ask for privacy during this difficult time."
Irish and British media reported that Dublin police are seeking witnesses to the single-vehicle motorcycle accident that occurred on Lucan Road in west Dublin.
Born in April 1970 in Dublin, Hansard was a busker-turned-musician. He formed the rock band The Frames and appeared in the 1991 musical film 'The Commitments.'
Hansard gained international fame in 2007 for his role in the musical film 'Once,' alongside Czech singer Markéta Irglová. Their collaborative project, The Swell Season, won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Falling Slowly" at the 80th Academy Awards.
'Once' was also well-received in South Korea, where Hansard and Irglová performed multiple concerts. Their 2009 concert in Seoul attracted 2,784 attendees at the Sejong Center.
In the 2010s, Hansard continued his solo career, earning a Grammy nomination for Best Folk Album for his 2015 release 'Didn’t He Ramble.'
Micheál Martin, the Taoiseach of Ireland, expressed his condolences on X, stating, "He was a talented musician and actor who made significant contributions to Irish culture over the years."
He is survived by his wife, poet Myra Sweeney, and their son.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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