Niamh O'Brien Death

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1. 5 Oct

   A spokesman for Flatley said Ms O'Brien had passed away peacefully on Monday at the Beacon Hospital in Dublin following a period of illness.

   3 outlets · Daily Mail

Coverage 5 articles

• 6 Oct Niamh O'Brien, wife of Michael Flatley, dies at 52 as Riverdance star shares 'heartbreak'Niamh O'Brien, wife of choreographer Michael Flatley, died at age 52 on Monday after a period of illness at Beacon Hospital in Dublin. Flatley shared a heartfelt message on Instagram describing her as his "beautiful wife" and "best friend," expressing that their lives will never be the same without her. The post included several photos celebrating O'Brien's life, including one of her dancing and another from their…Evening Standard
• 6 Oct Michael Flatley announces the death of his 'beautiful wife' Niamh aged 52 after 20 years togetherMichael Flatley announced on Instagram that his wife Niamh, aged 52, passed away peacefully at Beacon Hospital in Dublin after a prolonged illness. The couple had been married for twenty years; Flatley described her as "the most loving mother, wife and person." Fans and friends have expressed condolences online. Niamh had continued working with Michael's touring productions despite her health issues, demonstrating…Daily Mail
• 6 Oct Niamh O'Brien, dancer and wife of Michael Flatley, dies at 52Niamh O'Brien, a former lead dancer in Lord of the Dance and wife of Michael Flatley, died at 52 on Monday. Her death occurred after an illness at Beacon Hospital in Dublin. O'Brien was known for her role as Saoirse in Lord of the Dance and is survived by her husband and son. Michael Flatley expressed his grief over losing "the most loving mother, wife and person.".BBC
• 5 Oct My heart is broken, says Riverdance star Michael Flatley as his beloved wife Niamh O'Brien dies peacefully after illness aged 52 - just days before the couple were set to celebrate a landmark anniversaryRiverdance star Michael Flatley announced the death of his wife Niamh O'Brien at age 52 after an illness affecting her lungs. The couple was set to celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary shortly and had been together since they first met in the 1990s when both were dancers on Flatley’s shows. O’Brien, a native of County Meath, died peacefully on Monday at Beacon Hospital in Dublin. Flatley expressed his…Daily Mail
• 5 Oct Riverdance star Michael Flatley says his ‘heart is broken’ after wife Niamh diesRiverdance star Michael Flatley shared a heartfelt post on Instagram mourning the death of his wife Niamh, describing his heart as "broken." The couple had been married for twenty years and were known to perform together in Flatley's Irish dance show, Lord Of The Dance. In his tribute, Flatley praised Niamh as a loving mother and wife, thanking people for their support while asking them to keep her memory and their…Evening Standard

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