Glen Hansard, the Oscar-winning Irish musician known for his roles in Once and The Commitments, has died at the age of 56. The singer-songwriter died in a village near Dublin, after being involved in a motorcycle crash.
On Wednesday, July 29th, Hansard was involved in a single-car accident near Lucan village. Emergency services were alerted at 4:30 AM local time, and police are now asking for anyone who saw the crash to come forward.
Glen Hansard was part of the folk duo The Swell Season, which he created with Markéta Irglová. They both appeared in the 2007 film Once, and their song ‘Falling Slowly’ won an Academy Award the next year.
Robert Hansard started his acting career with a role as Outspan Foster in Alan Parker’s film The Commitments. The movie was a big success in 1992, winning four BAFTA Awards, including prizes for Best Film, Director, and Adapted Screenplay.
ATC Management, representing Glen Hansard, has announced his death with deep sadness. He tragically died earlier today in Dublin as a result of a road accident.
The Glen family is devastated by this sudden loss and asks everyone to respect their privacy as they grieve. They are thankful for all the kindness and support they’ve received, and want to express their gratitude to the first responders who helped at the scene.
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The Dublin Simon Community, a charity that Glen Hansard supported for over a decade, expressed their deep sadness upon hearing of his death. They described him as a longtime friend and valued supporter.
He was widely recognized as a brilliant songwriter and storyteller, but to us, he meant so much more. He was incredibly generous, a strong supporter of our efforts, and a tireless champion for those experiencing homelessness.
He genuinely cared about people experiencing homelessness, and his kindness was always apparent when he interacted with them.
Glen will be remembered for both his incredible skills and his dedication to fairness and equality. We are deeply grateful for the positive impact he had on the people we help, and we extend our heartfelt sympathy to his wife and son.
2026-07-29 16:57