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Glen Hansard
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Glen Hansard was an Oscar-winning Irish musician and the lead singer of The Frames.
Notable Quotes
"I listened to Bob Dylan and everything, like my whole world just went into the opposite - flipped."View Story →
"I can't guarantee you'll be famous, but if you start now, then you'll always be able to live from your guitar."View Story →
"It was a beautiful experience."View Story →
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Funeral to be held for Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard
The 56-year-old, who shot to prominence in 1991 musical comedy film The Commitments, died in a motorcycle crash last week.
August 4, 2026Public wake to be held for musician Glen Hansard
The funeral of Glen Hansard will take place on Tuesday at St Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin.
July 31, 2026Glen Hansard: A life in song and stories
Glen Hansard, who died in a motorbike crash on Wednesday, travelled an unusual journey to stardom.
July 30, 2026Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard killed in crash
Hansard, who was 56, won the best song Oscar for the 2007 low-budget musical film Once.
July 29, 2026Oscar-winning Irish musician Glen Hansard dies in motorcycle crash - Reuters
Oscar-winning Irish musician Glen Hansard dies in motorcycle crash Reuters
July 29, 2026