Michael Flatley Announces Death of Wife Niamh
The 'Lord of the Dance' star shared a personal statement on Instagram, mourning his wife of 20 years.
US Politics • 2 hours ago
Michael Flatley, known for his starring role in "Lord of the Dance," announced on Monday evening the death of his wife, Niamh.
Flatley, 68, shared a statement on his Instagram account, accompanied by a series of photographs of Niamh, who was in her early fifties. One image depicted the couple on their wedding day.
"My heart is broken," Flatley wrote in his statement. "I have lost my beautiful wife, Niamh, and my best friend. My gorgeous bride of twenty years has gone to the Lord in Heaven."
He continued, "She was the most loving mother, wife and person, and our lives will never be the same without her. Thank you for all the love and kindness you have shown us. Please keep Niamh, Michael St James, and our family in your thoughts and prayers."