Glen Hansard’s death reverberates through music circles; Once’s public identity centers on his legacy as a Dublin-born musician and actor, best known for heartfelt, intimate songs.
Glen Hansard has died after a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in Lucan, on the outskirts of Dublin, in the early hours of 29 July 2026. His management has confirmed the 56-year-olds death. Hansard has won an Academy Award for "Falling Slowly," fronted The Frames and acted in The Commitments and Once.