Niamh O'Brien, dancer and wife of Michael Flatley, dies at 52
Niamh O'Brien, a renowned Irish dancer and wife of Michael Flatley, has passed away at the age of 52 following an illness. Her family has requested privacy as they mourn the loss.
Why it matters
As a prominent figure in the world of Irish dance and the spouse of a globally famous performer, her death is a significant event in the entertainment industry.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, O'Brien was a renowned Irish dancer and married Flatley in 2006
Niamh O'Brien, a former lead performer in Lord of the Dance and the wife of Riverdance star Michael Flatley, has died at the age of 52.
Announcing her death on social media on Monday, Flatley said his "heart is broken".
"My gorgeous bride of twenty years has gone to the Lord in Heaven."
O'Brien was a renowned Irish dancer who performed the lead role of Saoirse in the Lord of the Dance shows.
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