Riverdance star Michael Flatley heartbroken at death of wife Niamh O’Brien aged 52

Michael Flatley’s wife, Niamh O’Brien, has died at the age of 52 (Picture: Getty Images)

Riverdance star Michael Flatley has said that his ‘heart is broken’ after announcing the death of his wife, Niamh O’Brien.

The 68-year-old choreographer, who is best known for creating the Riverdance Irish dancing troupe, paid tribute to his ‘beautiful wife’ and ‘best friend’ in an emotional social media post on Monday.

The couple, who performed together in Flatley’s Lord Of The Dance, had been married for 20 years and shared a son, Michae...