Quick Info
| Profession | Singer-songwriter, musician, actor |
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| Nationality | Irish |
| Date of Birth | 21/04/1970 |
| Age | 56 years (died on 29, Jul, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Ballymun, Dublin, Ireland |
| Date of Death | 29/07/2026 |
Latest News about Glen Hansard
29/07/2026
Glen Hansard died in a motorcycle crash in suburban Dublin at age 56. Reports noted that the Oscar-winning singer-songwriter and longtime frontman of The Frames was killed in a single-vehicle accident, prompting widespread tributes across Irish and international music circles.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Glen James Hansard |
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| Known For | Frontman of The Frames; co-star of Once; co-writer of 'Falling Slowly' |
| Years Active | 1990-present |
Physical Stats & More
| Voice Type | Baritone |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Left school at 13 |
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| College/University | New York Film Academy School of Acting |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Maire Saaritsa |
| Children | 1 |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Maire Saaritsa |
| Children | 1 |
Family
| Siblings | 11 siblings |
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| Children | Christy |
Career
| Bands | The Frames, The Swell Season |
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| Notable Works |
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| Awards | Academy Award for Best Original Song for 'Falling Slowly' |
| Debut Album | Rhythm and Repose (2012) |
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Social Media
| Website | glenhansard.com |
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| https://www.instagram.com/glenhansard/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/GlenHansardMusic/ | |
| https://x.com/Glen_Hansard |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Left school at age 13 and began busking in Dublin. | |
| 2. Appeared in The Commitments before international fame from Once. | |
| 3. Won an Academy Award for co-writing 'Falling Slowly' with Markéta Irglová. |