NewzThe Irish musician was best known for the indie film and stage musical Once. The Irish musician and actor won an Oscar in 2008 for the song “Falling Slowly” from the film “Once,” which he also starred in. Musician Glen Hansard, who won an Oscar for best original song in 2008 for the indie film "Once," and was lead singer for rock group The Frames, died in a motorcycle crash early Wednesday.
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