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.

Published on RocksNews: 5 Oct 2026, 22:04 UTC
Updated: 5 Oct 2026, 22:04 UTC
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Niamh O'Brien, dancer and wife of Michael Flatley, dies at 52 — Niamh O'Brien, dancer and wife of Michael Flatley, dies at 52 — Image credit: BBC News – Entertainment & Arts

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

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