Irish bikini designer found dead on yacht months after divorce and prior legal dispute

Fox ^ | August 11, 2025 | Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Michael Dorgan

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In the months before her death aboard a yacht in Montauk, New York, swimwear designer Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra had recently finalized a divorce and previously resolved a legal dispute tied to her business dealings.

According to documents processed by the New York County Supreme Court, viewed by Fox News Digital, the 33-year-old designer was in the midst of an uncontested divorce from her husband, Sam Ryan, as recently as April 8, 2025.

The filings include a separation agreement, affidavits from both parties, and a certificate of dissolution, signaling that the couple’s marriage had officially ended just months prior to her untimely death on Aug. 5.

Nolan-O'Slatarra was found dead aboard a docked yacht in the early hours of Tuesday. Despite efforts by good Samaritans to perform CPR, she was pronounced dead on the yacht.

Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra, 33, owned a swimwear company based in Manhattan, New York. Her brand featured high-end bikinis. (Facebook/ Martha Nolan)

The fashion entrepreneur, originally from Ireland, known for her high-end bikini brand and infectious social media presence, was in a new romantic relationship, according to Extra.ie. She was reportedly engaged to marry her boyfriend.

Her boyfriend, as reported by the Irish Independent, was not on board the 54-foot SeaRay named Ripple on the night of her death and she had texted him that she would "Uber home" following what was described as a business outing.

The boat’s owner, described by Extra.ie as being in his 60s, was reportedly found alone and naked with Nolan-O'Slatarra when authorities responded.

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“Yacht Rock” music is known to cause mental issues.

Much safer to stick with head banging Heavy Metal. /s

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Sounds like a scene from one of the Godfather movies.

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Three, if you want piece and quiet...