Niamh O'Brien, dancer and wife of Michael Flatley, dies at 52
She was a renowned Irish dancer who performed the lead role of Saoirse in the Lord of the Dance.
BBC News reports that she was a renowned Irish dancer who performed the lead role of Saoirse in the Lord of the Dance.
This entertainment story centres on Ireland. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Niamh O'Brien, Michael Flatley and Irish.
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