Irish dancer Niamh O’Brien has died at the age of 52. She had been married to “Lord of the Dance” star Michael Flatley since 2006. Flatley announced his wife’s death on social media.
“My heart is broken. I have lost my beautiful wife, Niamh, and my best friend. My gorgeous bride of twenty years has gone to the Lord in Heaven,” Flatley wrote in an emotional tribute.
Niamh died on October 5, 2026, at the age of 52, at Beacon Hospital in Dublin. No specific cause of death has been publicly disclosed, although reports state that she died following an illness.
Michael Flatley and Niamh O’Brien Married in 2006
O’Brien and Flatley had been together for two decades. The couple married in 2006, and a year later, they welcomed their son, Michael St. James.
In his emotional statement, Flatley described Niamh as “the most loving mother, wife, and person” and said that the family’s lives would never be the same without her. The couple shared nearly 20 years of marriage and had known each other for more than a decade before tying the knot.
Niamh O’Brien Died at Beacon Hospital in Dublin
O’Brien died peacefully at Beacon Hospital in Dublin following an illness, according to reports. No further details about her illness have been made public. Her death at the Dublin hospital was confirmed by a spokesperson for Flatley.
The Family Asks for Privacy Following Niamh’s Death
A spokesperson said that the Flatley and O’Brien families are devastated by the loss and have asked for privacy during this difficult time. They also thanked the doctors, nurses, and staff at Beacon Hospital for the care and support they provided.
The family expressed its gratitude for the kindness and support it has received as they mourn the loss of Niamh.
