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Michael Flatley announces the death of his wife Niamh O'Brien **FILE PHOTOS**

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Dublin, DUB, IRELAND · Oct 5, 2026


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BGUK_3707429_008

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Oct 5, 2026

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Michael Flatley announces the death of his wife Niamh O'Brien **FILE PHOTOS** · 9 assets in this set

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**FILE PHOTOS** BGUK_3707429 - Riverdance star Michael Flatley has announced the death of his wife, Irish dancer Niamh O'Brien, at the age of 52. Flatley shared the heartbreaking news on October 5, 2026, paying tribute to O'Brien as his beautiful wife and best friend after the couple had been married for 20 years. O'Brien died at Beacon Hospital in Dublin following a period of illness, with the family's representative confirming her death and asking for privacy as they come to terms with their loss.

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Dublin, DUB, IRELAND

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