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Dancer Niamh O'Brien, wife of Michael Flatley, dies at 52

Original: # BBC # News # Entertainment # Arts Niamh O'Brien, dancer and wife of Michael Flatley, dies at 52 https:// w.st/b3vUD

Niamh O'Brien, the Irish dancer who performed in Riverdance and married Michael Flatley, has died at the age of 52, according to BBC News. She was known both for her own dance career and as the wife of the Riverdance and Lord of the Dance star. The news is drawing condolences from fans of Irish dance worldwide.

Why now: The death of a well-known figure from the Riverdance and Irish dance world is prompting an outpouring of tributes.

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• # BBC # News # Entertainment # Arts Niamh O'Brien, dancer and wife of Michael Flatley, dies at 52 https:// w.st/b3vUD · BBC@c.im · 1

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