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Niamh O'Brien, wife of Michael Flatley, dies at 52

Niamh O'Brien Michael Flatley Irish dance Lord of the Dance Riverdance

Niamh O'Brien, a prominent Irish dancer and wife of Riverdance star Michael Flatley, has died at the age of 52. She passed away peacefully at Beacon Hospital in Dublin following a period of illness.

Flatley announced the news on social media, expressing that his ‘heart is broken’ and describing O'Brien as his ‘beautiful wife’ and ‘best friend’. The couple had been married since 2006 and shared a son, Michael St James, born in 2007.

O'Brien had a distinguished career in Irish dance, having placed fourth in the world championships at age 17. She was a lead performer in Flatley’s ‘Lord of the Dance’ and appeared in other major productions including ‘Riverdance’, ‘Feet of Flames’, and ‘Celtic Tiger’.

A representative for the family stated that they are devastated by the loss and have requested privacy while thanking the medical staff at Beacon Hospital for their care during O'Brien's final weeks.

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Beacon Hospital · Lord of the Dance · Michael Flatley · Niamh O'Brien · Niamh O’Brien · Riverdance

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RTE News. Sad for Michael and Family. [watchers.ie]
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Michael Flatley planned anniversary surprise before Niamh's death [evoke.ie]
Sie wurde nur 52 Jahre alt: „Lord of the Dance“-Star Michael Flatley trauert um seine Ehefrau [www.tz.de]
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Michael Flatleys Ehefrau Niamh ist mit 52 Jahren gestorben [www.promiflash.de]
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Niamh O'Brien, Irish Dancer and Wife of Michael Flatley, Dies at 52 [www.world-today-news.com]
Michael Flatley announces death of wife Niamh O’Brien [extra.ie]
Der letzte gemeinsame Tanz: „Lord of the Dance“-Star Michael Flatley trauert um seine Ehefrau | Tiroler Tageszeitung Online [www.tt.com]
Riverdance star Michael Flatley heartbroken at death of wife Niamh O'Brien aged [metro.co.uk]
'My heart is broken': Niamh O'Brien, Irish dancer and wife of Michael Flatley, dies aged 52 [www.thejournal.ie]
"Lord of the Dance"-Star Michael Flatley trauert um Ehefrau [www.n-tv.de]
Riverdance star Michael Flatley says his ‘heart is broken’ after wife Niamh dies [www.standard.co.uk]