Stephen Gately, one of the two lead singers in the boyband Boyzone, passed away on Saturday, October 10. He was 33 years old. According to the announcement made on the band's official site, Stephen "tragically died" while on holiday, with his partner Andrew Cowles, in Majorca, Spain.
Fellow band members Ronan Keating, Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham, and Shane Lynch have expressed their loss on the same post. They said, "We are completely devastated by the loss of our friend and brother, Stephen. We have shared such wonderful times together over the years and were all looking forward to sharing many more."
"Stephen was a beautiful person in both body and spirit. He lit up our lives and those of the many friends he had all over the world. Our love and sympathy go out to Andrew and Stephen's family. We love you and will miss you forever, 'Steo'."
Stephen's cause of death is yet to be made official by authorities, but News of the World has reported the music star died after having a few drinks. "It looks like he went out for a few drinks, then got back, fell asleep and never woke up," the newspaper quoted an unnamed friend of the singer as saying.
In the meantime, Gerald Kean, a family friend of Stephen, said Sunday, October 11, the singer died of natural causes. "There's no foul play involved, and it's not suicide. It's just a tragic accident is what we've been told, and we're happy that that is correct information," Gerald said. "There is nothing untoward. It's not drugs, we don't believe. It's not suicide. It's not murder. It's not a fight. That's what we've been told." Still according to Gerald, an autopsy was expected to be conducted Tuesday, October 13.
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Like everyone else im shocked and devastated 33 was such a young age for Stephen to die he was a very nice man and i only met him and the lads a few months ago it wont be the same without Stephen he was the best and always gave time to his fans and so did the rest of the lads. We will miss you dearly Stephen you may be gone but will never be forgotten we will always love you. R.I.P.
A Big Loss!!! Miss you forever..
It's very tragic. He was a very talented person and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. My thoughts and prayers are with Stephen's family, his partner Alan, rest of the boys in Boyzone and Stephen's friends at this sad time! You'll be well missed!
It's very tragic. He was a very talented person and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. My thoughts and prayers are with Stephen's family, his partner Alan, rest of the boys in Boyzone and Stephen's friends at this sad time! You'll be well missed!
the heavens will be singing now. xx
so sad... steo, you will be missed...
He's my fave member..been a fan for 9 years since I was 11..RIP.. :(
Boyzone team lost one soul. Let him rest in peace. I never thought it will happen....
Have been following Boyzone since i first saw/hear their music and enjoyed their music and success very much. I'm very disappointed to hear the news about Stephen. He really had a unique and magical voice. R.I.P.
Soooo sad. He will be missed. He always bought so much energy and happiness to boyzone. Truely 1 in million! I'm heartbroken. R.I.P STEO! x
He was my fave in boyzone,completely in schock. R.I.Py
Its tragic when a young guy like that chokes on his mates semen
shocking news to all,,,esp 2 my bff lorna who admire him so much since high school...tnx 4 being part of our lives...
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what can i say that already has not been said, Stephen was a lovely man with a lovely voice, my heart goes out to his partner his family and all the lads in boyzone, may you rest in peace Stephen, and may God Bless you.
So so sad too young to die. May his soul rest in peace with the Lord AMEN
So tragic, he had a very beautiful voice and so young. Sympathy to all those involved with him
So Sad to have happen to such a young man he will be missed by so many people. R.I.P.
I FELT SHOCKED WHEN I HEARD THE SAD NEWS ABOUT STEPHEN I LOVED BOYZONE R.I.P.
so sad, i used to take my daughter to concerts from the age of nine, she is now twenty five and she is deverstated stephen has died. R.I.P
I heard, its very shocking news. A big loss to all who loved stephen. X
What a sad loss of a very talented person
Iwas so shocked and saddened to hear of Stephen`s death. My sympathies to his partner family and Boyzone lads.RIP.
I am so sad,tragic news.R.I.P praying for all your family and friends.Will so miss youx