Niamh O’Brien death: Riverdance star Michael Flatley says his ‘heart is broken’ after wife dies aged 52
The Independent • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Michael Flatley, the renowned choreographer behind Riverdance, announced the death of his wife, dancer Niamh O’Brien, at age 52, expressing that his "heart is broken."
- The couple were married for 20 years and performed together in Flatley's Irish dance show, Lord Of The Dance; Flatley described Niamh as his "beautiful wife," "best friend," and a loving mother.
- Flatley shared a heartfelt tribute on social media along with photos of Niamh dancing, their wedding, and their son Michael St James, born in 2007.
- Flatley rose to fame after Riverdance's 1994 Eurovision performance and later created other productions such as Feet Of Flames and Celtic Tiger, also venturing into film with his 2018 spy thriller Blackbird.
- Earlier this year, Flatley reflected on his past as a 1990s sex symbol and expressed gratitude for his family life with Niamh and their son.
