Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard killed in crash
Hansard, who was 56, won the best song Oscar for the 2007 low-budget musical film Once.
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"He was unique... he was such an incredibly kind, loyal, warm human being who I am proud to call a friend."
— Colin Davidson , Other
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Colin Davidson is a friend of Glen Hansard and an artist who commented on his impact.
Glen Hansard was an Oscar-winning Irish musician and the lead singer of The Frames.
Markéta Irglová is a Czech musician who starred alongside Glen Hansard in the film Once.
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Hansard, who was 56, won the best song Oscar for the 2007 low-budget musical film Once.
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