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The 64-year-old Riverdance dancer and choreographer said he was ‘overwhelmed’ by his fans’ kindness following his release from hospital.

The 64-year-old Riverdance dancer and choreographer said he was ‘overwhelmed’ by his fans’ kindness following his release from hospital.

In a statement released to the media and posted on social media, it was revealed that the 64-year-old Irish-American has undergone surgery and is in the care of an excellent team of doctors

Ryan Tubridy will also be joined by Michael Flatley and Tolu Mackay

The dancer and choreographer has written, directed and also stars in the spy thriller Blackbird

Mr Flatley's action arose after a fire seven years ago damaged the historic three-storey period Castle Hyde house, which dates back to 1790 and is a protected structure.