Entertainment·BBC - Top Stories·7/29/2026, 2:26:56 PM·

Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard killed in crash

Glen Hansard, the acclaimed Irish musician who won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for 'Falling Slowly' from the 2007 film Once, has died in a vehicle collision at age 56. The songwriter and performer was known for his work in film and music.

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