Michael Flatley

Michael Ryan Flatley (born July 16, 1958) is an Irish-American dancer. He became known for Irish dance shows Riverdance, Lord of the Dance, Feet of Flames, and Celtic Tiger Live. 

In 2003, Flatley was treated for a malignant melanoma. In January 2023, Flatley announced that he had surgery for "an aggressive form of cancer".

In July 2025, Flatley announced his candidacy for President of Ireland in the 2025 presidential election. He dropped out of the race in September 2025.

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