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Oscar-Winning Songwriter Glen Hansard Dies at 56

Glen Hansard, the 56-year-old Oscar-winning songwriter known for his work on the 2007 musical film "Once," has reportedly died in a crash.

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By AUZZ Newsdesk (BBC Culture)

Published Wednesday 29 July 2026 at 11:20 am AEST 2 min read

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Oscar-Winning Songwriter Glen Hansard Dies at 56

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