Who was Glen Hansard?

He was an Irish musician who won an Oscar for the song 'Falling Slowly' from the movie 'Once'.

He died in a motorcycle crash in Dublin at age 56.

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From busker to Oscar winner, Glen Hansard remembered for talent and passion

First publishedAug 1, 15:06 UTC

Last updatedAug 1, 17:23 UTC · 18m ago

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Oscar-winning Irish musician Glen Hansard, 56, died in a motorcycle crash in Dublin this week. "CBS Saturday Morning" remembers Hansard, a friend of the show who joined us for multiple Saturday Sessions.

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Glen Hansard, an Oscar-winning Irish musician, died in a motorcycle crash in Dublin this week. He was 56 years old. Hansard was known for his talent and passion, and he was a friend of CBS Saturday Morning.

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His death reminds fans of the impact he had on music and film. Many people remember his songs from the film 'Once' and his live performances.

In brief

Who was Glen Hansard?: He was an Irish musician who won an Oscar for the song 'Falling Slowly' from the movie 'Once'.
How did he die?: He died in a motorcycle crash in Dublin at age 56.

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