Glen Hansard, celebrated Irish singer-songwriter and star of Oscar-winning movie Once, dies in motorcycle crash

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Celebrated Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died overnight following a motorcycle crash in Dublin, at the age of 56. According to the Irish Independent, Hansard was involved in a single-vehicle crash in the early hours of Wednesday morning (July 29). Glen Hansard, Marketa Irglova - Falling Slowly (Official Video) - YouTube Watch On“Glen’s family is deeply shocked and heartbroken by this tragic loss and respectfully requests privacy at this extremely difficult time. Released in 2007, the movie and core song, Falling Slowly, earned him an Oscar for Best Original Song. Bruce Springsteen With Glen Hansard - Drive All Night - YouTube Watch OnThroughout his career, Hansard was known for using Takamine Guitars.