Glen Hansard dies in road accident in Dublin
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Glen Hansard
Dublin, Ireland
July 29, 2026
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Oscar-winning songwriter and The Frames frontman Glen Hansard has died at 56 following a motorcycle crash in Dublin. The accident occurred near Strawberry Beds in Chapelizod in the early hours of the morning. Gardaí are investigating the single-vehicle collision and have appealed for witnesses.
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