Irish dancer and choreographer Michael Flatley says his wife, Niamh, has died at the age of 52. Multiple outlets report that he announces the death on social media, describing his grief and asking for prayers for his family.
The reports describe Niamh as his “beautiful” wife and “best friend,” and some note she was also a dancer. Irish Examiner and others state the couple married in 2006, meaning they were together for about two decades. The Mirror adds that she had been unwell for several weeks, while other coverage focuses mainly on Flatley’s public message and the couple’s long relationship.
Across outlets, the common details are the age at death, Flatley’s statement of loss, and the request for public support through prayers. Differences are mainly in the emphasis—some highlight biographical points like their marriage date, while others stress the length of their partnership or mention the period she was ill.
