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Dublin musician Glen Hansard dies in motorcycle crash

PUBLISHED Jul 29, 2026, 10:10 AM ET

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Dublin musician Glen Hansard dies in motorcycle crash

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Irish singer-songwriter and Oscar-winning musician Glen Hansard has died at 56 after a single-vehicle motorcycle crash near Dublin. The accident occurred early Wednesday on the R109 near Strawberry Beds in Lucan, on the outskirts of the capital. Emergency services were called shortly before 4:30 a.m. local time, but Hansard was pronounced dead at the scene. His management company, ATC Management, confirmed his death and said his family is deeply shocked and heartbroken. Irish police have opened a full investigation into the collision. Hansard was internationally known as front man of The Frames and for his Academy Award-winning song "Falling Slowly."

By Michael Grant | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On May 24, 2007, Glen Hansard released the indie film Once worldwide.
On February 24, 2008, Glen Hansard won an Academy Award for music.
On March 13, 2012, Once musical opened successfully on Broadway in New York.
On June 10, 2012, Once won eight Tony Awards at ceremony event.
On January 15, 2024, Hansard completed international tour concert dates across Europe.
On November 12, 2025, Hansard announced upcoming album release plans for fans.
On July 29, 2026 (4:12 AM PKT), motorcycle crash occurred on Dublin R109 roadway.
On July 29, 2026 (4:30 AM PKT), emergency services pronounced Hansard dead at scene.
In August 2026, global music community will hold memorial tribute events.
In September 2026, posthumous artistic releases will be reviewed by labels.

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