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Niamh O'Brien, dancer and wife of Michael Flatley, dies at 52
She was a renowned Irish dancer who performed the lead role of Saoirse in the Lord of the Dance.
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'My heart is broken': Michael Flatley announces his wife has died
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Riverdance star Michael Flatley has said his "heart is broken" following the death of his wife, Niamh O'Brien, at the age of 52.
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- Riverdance star Michael Flatley has said his "heart is broken" following the death of his wife, Niamh O'Brien, at the age of 52.
- Reported by Sky News and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 02:18:00 UTC.
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