The actor/musician was well known for his roles in “The Commitments” and “Once,” for which he won an Oscar for Best Original Song in 2008.
Glen Hansard from “The Commitments” and “Once” dies at 56: What was the Irish musician’s cause of death?
Terrible news from Ireland this morning as the celebrated Irish musician Glen Hansard died on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at the age of 56. “With broken hearts we announce the passing of Glen Hansard who passed away, in the early hours of this morning, following a road-traffic accident in Dublin,” ATC Management said in a statement.
The accident happened in the west of Dublin. Reports claim the musician was riding his motorcycle when the collision occurred with a single-vehicle early Wednesday morning.
Prime Minister Michael Martin remembered Hansard as “a talented musician and actor who made a significant contribution to Ireland’s cultural landscape over many years.”
The musician was known for his small part in the Irish film “The Commitments” and for his main role in the movie “Once.” He was well known in his home country of Ireland and to music fans all over the world for his roles in the movies mentioned above.
Only two years ago he was back in the spotlight singing at the funeral during the heartfelt tribute to his friend Shane MacGowan, the Irish singer and songwriter from The Pogues.
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