Once

Glen Hansard, the acclaimed Oscar-winning Irish singer-songwriter, has tragically passed away at the age of 56 following a motorcycle crash in Dublin. Hansard was widely recognized as the frontman for the rock band The Frames and also had a role in the film The Commitments. His international fame was significantly boosted by his Academy Award win for Best Original Song in 2007 for "Falling Slowly," which he co-wrote with Markéta Irglová for the critically lauded film "Once." The film, a low-budget independent production, garnered significant attention and critical acclaim, with "Falling Slowly" becoming a memorable hit. Hansard, a Dublin native, began his musical journey busking on the city's streets. His death is a significant loss to the music world, marking the end of a celebrated career that began in the streets of Dublin and reached global stages.