Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard killed in crash
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"Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard killed in crash" is generating significant coverage in the Entertainment category, with 5 articles from 5 distinct sources tracked by PULSE so far.
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Coverage (11)
- Here’s where to stream ‘Once’ movie in honor of star Glen Hansard’s death Page Six · 1h ago
- Irish singer, musician Glen Hansard killed in motorbike crash at 56 Yahoo · 1h ago
- Glen Hansard, Irish Musician and Once Star Who Won Oscar for 'Falling Slowly,' Dies in Motorcycle Crash at 56 People.com · 4h ago
- Glen Hansard, Oscar-winning Irish singer-songwriter, dies aged 56 in motorcycle crash The Guardian · 4h ago
- Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard dead in motorcycle crash WMUR · 4h ago
- Glen Hansard, Frontman of Irish Band the Frames, Dies at 56 The New York Times · 4h ago
- Glen Hansard: A life and music career in pictures The Irish Times · 4h ago
- Glen Hansard, Irish Musician and ‘Once’ Star Who Won Oscar for Best Song, Dies at 56 Variety · 4h ago
- Oscar-winning Irish musician Glen Hansard dies in motorcycle crash Reuters · 4h ago
- Oscar-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard dies in Dublin motorcycle crash AP News · 4h ago
- Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard killed in crash BBC · 4h ago
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