From the archives: "Once" songwriter Glen Hansard
Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, an Oscar-winner for "Once" (which became a Tony Award-winning musical), died July 29, 2026 at age 56. In this March 17, 2013 "Sunday Morning" profile, Hansard talked with Anthony Mason about growing up as a street performer in Dublin, and his meteoric rise to fame as a member of the rock band The Frames and (with Markéta Irglová) half of the duo The Swell Season.
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Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard died on July 29, 2026, at the age of 56. He won an Oscar for the song 'Falling Slowly' from the film Once. Hansard was known for his work with the band The Frames and the duo The Swell Season.
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His music touched many fans worldwide and influenced modern folk-rock. Remembering his work helps keep his artistic legacy alive.
- Who was Glen Hansard?
- He was an Irish singer-songwriter who won an Oscar for the song from Once.
- How old was he when he died?
- He was 56 years old.
- What bands was he part of?
- He played with The Frames and formed The Swell Season with Markéta Irglová.
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From the archives: "Once" songwriter Glen Hansard
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