Niamh O'Brien, dancer and wife of Michael Flatley, dies at 52
Dancer Niamh O'Brien dies at 52.
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How old was Niamh O'Brien when she died?
52
Who is Niamh O'Brien's husband?
Michael Flatley
What is Michael Flatley known for?
Riverdance and Lord of the Dance
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- Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 9 distinct news outlets with 10 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 8.
- Primary Driver: Dancer Niamh O'Brien dies at 52.
- Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.
Michael Flatley is a well-known Irish dancer and choreographer, famous for his roles in Riverdance and Lord of the Dance. Coverage from BBC and People.com reports that fans and friends are mourning her death.
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Coverage (10)
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Niamh O'Brien, dancer and wife of Michael Flatley, diesRTE.ie · 6h ago
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Michael Flatley Reveals His Wife Has Died at 52TV Insider · 6h ago
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‘We’ll always have one dance’: The enduring love story of Michael Flatley and Niamh O’BrienIrish Independent · 6h ago
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Michael Flatley Reveals His Wife Has Died at 52Yahoo · 6h ago
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Riverdance star Michael Flatley says his ‘heart is broken’ after wife Niamh dies aged 52The Independent · 6h ago
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Lord of the Dance Star, 68, Announces Death of Wife, 52The Daily Beast · 19h ago
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‘My heart is broken’independent.ie · 19h ago
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