'Once' Film Lead Actor Glen Hansard Dies in Motorcycle Accident
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- Glen Hansard, the male lead actor from the acclaimed 2007 film 'Once,' has died in a motorcycle accident.
- Hansard, an Irish singer-songwriter, was 56 years old.
- He gained international recognition for his role in 'Once' and the Oscar-winning song 'Falling Slowly,' which he performed as part of the duo Swell Season with Markéta Irglová.
Glen Hansard, the celebrated Irish singer-songwriter and actor best known for his starring role in the 2007 musical film 'Once,' has died at the age of 56. Hansard passed away following a motorcycle accident, according to reports.
Born in Dublin, Hansard began his career as a busker before forming the rock band The Frames. His international breakthrough came with 'Once,' where he starred opposite Czech singer Markéta Irglová. The film's original soundtrack featured the duet 'Falling Slowly,' performed by Hansard and Irglová, which won the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 80th Academy Awards.
Hansard and Irglová also collaborated as the musical duo Swell Season. He had previously performed in South Korea during a concert at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in 2009. His death marks a significant loss to the music and film communities.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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