ONCE Songwriter Glen Hansard Dead at 56

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ONCE Songwriter Glen Hansard Dead at 56

Posted: 7/29/26 at 8:18am

Irish musician/songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash at the age of 56.
https://www.hotpress.com/music/glen-hansard-oscar-winning-irish-singer-songwriter-has-died-aged-56-23154629

One of his best known credits was starring alongside Markéta Irglová in John Carney’s 2007 independent film, Once, for which they also wrote the soundtrack, including the Oscar-winning hit, ‘Falling Slowly.’ The movie served as the basis for the 2012 Tony-winning stage musical of the same name. Actor Steve Kazee originated Hansard’s character, Guy, in the show, which won him Best Lead Actor in a Musical.

ONCE Songwriter Glen Hansard Dead at 56

Posted: 7/29/26 at 8:25am

Oh wow. This is really tragic

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ONCE Songwriter Glen Hansard Dead at 56

Posted: 7/29/26 at 9:02am

Tragic news. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones. ❤️

ONCE Songwriter Glen Hansard Dead at 56

Posted: 7/29/26 at 9:05am

RIP.

Let the hypnotic a capella harmonies of the "Gold" reprise on the ONCE cast recording carry you away on this rainy NYC morning.

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ONCE Songwriter Glen Hansard Dead at 56

Posted: 7/29/26 at 9:58am

Jesus, that's awful. Botb the movie and musical Once are so important to me.

RIP

ONCE Songwriter Glen Hansard Dead at 56

Posted: 7/29/26 at 10:09am

EDSOSLO858 said: "RIP.

Let the hypnotic a capella harmonies of the "Gold" reprise on the ONCE cast recording carry you away on this rainy NYC morning."

Such a moving moment in the show. Absolutely adored ONCE. So sad to hear about Glen's passing.

A Chorus Line revival played its final Broadway performance on August 17, 2008. The tour played its final performance on August 21, 2011. A new non-equity tour started in October 2012 played its final performance on March 23, 2013. Another non-equity tour launched on January 20, 2018. The tour ended its US run in Kansas City and then toured throughout Japan August & September 2018.

ONCE Songwriter Glen Hansard Dead at 56

Posted: 7/29/26 at 11:07am

Glen was brilliant, funny, and incredibly talented. May he Rest in Paradise.

ONCE Songwriter Glen Hansard Dead at 56

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Re: ONCE Songwriter Glen Hansard Dead at 56

Posted: 7/29/26 at 6:57pm

Steve Kazee paid tribute to him on Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DbZDD0cEvjg/?img_index=1

Re: ONCE Songwriter Glen Hansard Dead at 56

Posted: 7/29/26 at 8:11pm

That's an absolutely lovely tribute from Kazee.

This breaks my heart.

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Re: ONCE Songwriter Glen Hansard Dead at 56

Posted: 7/31/26 at 7:35am

Markéta Irglová paid tribute to him on Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DbcEKSfor1F/

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Re: ONCE Songwriter Glen Hansard Dead at 56

Posted: 7/31/26 at 9:56am

Jeffrey Karasarides said: "Steve Kazee paid tribute to him on Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DbZDD0cEvjg/?img_index=1"

Absolutely beautiful tribute. Just rewatched their Tony Awards performance. Love that show.

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Re: ONCE Songwriter Glen Hansard Dead at 56

Posted: 7/31/26 at 6:54pm

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Re: ONCE Songwriter Glen Hansard Dead at 56

Posted: 7/31/26 at 6:57pm

Rachel and Glen, Falling Slowly

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Re: ONCE Songwriter Glen Hansard Dead at 56

Posted: 8/1/26 at 12:07am

EDSOSLO858 said: "RIP.

Let the hypnotic a capella harmonies of the "Gold" reprise on the ONCE cast recording carry you away on this rainy NYC morning."

a song Hansard didn't write.

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