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Michael Flatley mourns wife Niamh O'Brien, 52, in emotional tribute
Irish dance star Michael Flatley has publicly mourned the death of his wife, Niamh O'Brien, who died at age 52. The couple were married for 20 years and performed together in major productions. Flatley described her as his 'best friend' and said his 'heart is broken.' Tributes are emerging across the UK and Ireland, though specific details regarding the cause of death remain limited in current reporting.
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