Glen Hansard, the Irish singer-songwriter, actor, and frontman of the band The Frames, has died at 56 following a motorcycle crash in Ireland. Hansard became widely known internationally for his role in John Carney’s 2007 musical drama “Once” and for co-writing and performing the film’s song “Falling Slowly.” The song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song, with multiple outlets describing the Oscar recognition connected to “Once.” Several reports say he died after a single-vehicle incident reported in the Dublin area. BBC News reports he was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Dublin, while The Guardian and other outlets cite that he died after being treated for injuries at the scene. Police reporting referenced in some coverage places the crash on the outskirts of Dublin, including Lucan, and notes early-morning timing. Deadline and other sources also attribute confirmation of his death to statements from his management. Outlets consistently describe the crash as involving a motorcycle and present his age at death as 56.