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

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She was a renowned Irish dancer who performed the lead role of Saoirse in the Lord of the Dance.

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  • Reported by BBC Culture and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:47:19 UTC.

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