SloveniaThe Irish musician, singer, and actor Glen Hansard died in a traffic accident involving a motorcycle in Dublin today. He was 56 years old. His management agency confirmed the news, and the Irish police stated he died after colliding with a motorcycle in western Dublin. The incident occurred shortly before 4:30 AM. Hansard gained international recognition in 2008 when he won an Oscar for Best Original Song for 'Falling Slowly' from the film 'Once.' He co-starred with Czech singer Markéta Irglová in the film and performed as a duo called The Swell Season. The low-budget film later had a successful Broadway adaptation and won eight Tony Awards. Hansard began his musical career as a street performer in his hometown of Dublin and formed the rock band The Frames in 1990. He also appeared in films such as 'The Commitments' in 1991. Hansard was known for his charitable work, including starting a traditional Christmas charity street concert in Dublin in 2010 to help the homeless, which grew into one of Ireland's most recognizable music-humanitarian events. Many musicians and Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin paid tribute to him, calling him an exceptional musician, actor, and important创作者
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