Oscar-winning musician Glen Hansard dies at age 56, Irish media report

Oscar-winning musician Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash, according to Irish media outlets. He was 56.

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Glen Hansard, Oscar-winning Irish singer-songwriter, killed in Dublin motorcycle crash at 56

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Oscar-winning musician Glen Hansard’s final hours revealed — before early morning fatal motorcycle crash

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Glen Hansard, oscar-winning musician, dead at 56 after early morning motorcycle crash

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Oscar-Winning Irish Singer-Songwriter Glen Hansard Dies in Dublin Motorcycle Crash

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Glen Hansard, Oscar-winning actor and musician, dead at 56 after motorcycle crash

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