| Location | Dublin |
| Age | 33 years |
| Date of Birth | 17/03/1976 |
| Date of Death | 10/10/2009 |
| Visitors | 18,434 since 11/10/2009 |
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Stephen Patrick David Gately has died whilst on holiday in Majorca with this long term partner, Andy
Cowles. The News of the World has reported than Stephen had gone out for drinks, returned to his
accommodation to sleep but never woke up.
Boyzone manager Louis Walsh told the newspaper: "We're all absolutely devastated."
He said: "I'm in complete shock. I was only with him on Monday at an awards ceremony. We don't know
much about what's happened yet.
"I only heard after The X Factor and we will rally around each other this week. He was a great
man."
Singer Sir Elton John said: "David and I are stunned by this tragedy. Stephen was the kindest,
gentlest soul.
"We send our love and condolences to his partner Andy and to all his friends everywhere."
The former Irish Prime Minister, Bertie Ahern, was quoted as saying:
"This is a huge tragedy. Stephen and Boyzone have been very much a part of our life for 15 years in
Ireland.
"They've done well around the world, but they are very much a group of lads from north Dublin.
"It's a huge loss. I extend my sympathy to the Gately family and all the lads in Boyzone."
Mr Ahern, whose daughter Georgina is married to Nicky Byrne of boyband Westlife, also told Sky News:
"It's a huge loss for all the supporters of Boyzone.
"They got back together, they've been doing really well. I was talking to Ronan (Keating) the other
night.
"They had a big year ahead. So its a huge personal tragedy to the Gatelys but also to the
entertainment and music industry."
Stephen sung in popular 90's boy band Boyzone from 1993-2000 and achieved 6 UK number one singles,
as well as countless top 40 hits.
He moved onto solo projects in 2000, releasing the album "New Beginning" which got to number three
in the UK album charts.
Stephen also tried his hand at acting, taking the lead role Andrew Lloyd Webbers"Joseph and the
Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat" and also appearing in performances such as Chitty Chitty Band Bang
in a London West End performance.
Stephen confirmed his sexuality as part of a front page Sun exclusive in 1999, with the headline
"Boyzone Stephen: I'm gay and I'm in love". It was reported that he feared a former member of the
Boyzone security team was about to sell the story.
In 2008 Boyzone briefly reformed, releasing a new single and booking several live performances.
His last message on Twitter, posted on 6 October, said: "still busy - lots going on. Focussing on
finishing my book next so may be quiet here".
my favourite boyband, i lost my mum 1 week ago and b4 her illness took hold i told her all about stephen, i hope they meet each other in heaven loadsa love clare xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
You have a voice of an angel on Ronan's album and now you are an angel looking over us all. We will all miss you forever. Sweet dreams forever my angel xxx
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Drummer Boy
A voice of an Angel ...you're backing vocals on Ronan's Drummer Boy are so Angelic.
Missing you Stephen xxxxxx
rip stephen sadly missed a fantastic man my thoughts are going out to all your family and friends at this difficult time xxxx
X.x our irish angel x.X
Rest in peace Stephen you our truely missed boyzone wont be the same.u wil always be our IRISH angel.
R.I.P.
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Stephen you where so handsome and young when you passed away but they say god takes the good young God Bless you whereever you are R.I.P LOVE Jane xx
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Tributes For Week Starting 16th November
FOR MONDAY
Sadly missed along life's way,
Quietly remembered every day,
No longer in our life to share,
But in our hearts you’re always there.
FOR TUESDAY
I sit and wonder every day,
Why the Lord chose to call you away,
I think He saw you needed rest,
He only takes the very best.
FOR WEDNESDAY
Everyday in some small way,
Memories of you come our way,
Though absent, you are always near,
Still missed, loved, always dear.
FOR THURSDAY
Resting where no shadows fall,
In peaceful sleep he awaits us all;
God will link the broken chain,
When one by one we meet again.
FOR FRIDAY
Surrounded by friends
Yet all alone
The one I loved
God has called home
The hugs of friends
Helps ease the pain
And I know my loss
Is my loved one's gain
But tears now flow
Across my face
As I long for just
One more embrace
Then comfort comes
And I see Christ's face
He hugs my loved one
And I feel God's grace.
FOR SATURDAY
Please don't sing sad songs for me,
Forget your grief and fears,
For I am in a perfect place
Away from pain and tears...
It's far away from hunger
And hurt and want and pride,
I have a place in Heaven
With the Master at my side.
My life on earth was very good,
As earthly life can go,
But Paradise is so much more
Than anyone can know..
.
My heart is filled with happiness
And sweet rejoicing, too.
To walk with God is perfect peace,
A joy forever new.
FOR SUNDAY
When I come to the end of the day
And the sun has set for me,
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little, but not too long
And not with your head bowed low.
Remember the love we once shared,
Miss me but let me go.
For this is a journey we all must take
And each must go alone.
It's all a part of the maker's plan,
A step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick at heart,
Go to the friends we know,
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds -
Miss me, but let me go.
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Thoughts Today, Memories Forever
Love Eileen xxxxxx
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