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Glen Hansard Dead at 56 | Dayton News
Glen Hansard, the Oscar-winning singer-songwriter famed for “Falling Slowly” from Once, has died at 56 after a motorcycle accident outside Dublin. A beloved figure in music and film, he rose from street performing in his teens to fronting The Frames and The Swell Season, earning Grammy nods and acting roles in The Commitments and The Simpsons. Known for his heartfelt charity busking and emotional tribute at Shane MacGowan’s funeral, Hansard leaves behind his wife and young son. His family mourns deeply, asking for privacy as they grieve this profound loss. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on…
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