But he was a true giant of a man". [92] Katherine Jenkins twittered of "memories 2 cherish" from a night out in the weeks leading up to his death. Stephens ashes are now in Ireland. When he came out, it was a major step, it didnt matter that someone was going to sell the story, he came out with real dignity. Stephen Gately died unexpectedly after a night out in Majorca 11 years ago today leaving partner Andrew Cowles devastated. The Spanish central government's top representative in the Balearic Islands said yesterday that the exact cause of death should be established quickly following the post-mortem examination. [23] It was condemned by, among others, the minister of the Dromore Reformed Presbyterian Church. In apparent good health and aged just 33, no-one could have predicted the beloved star's tragic passing after a night out in Majorca on October 10, 2009. [52] The remaining members of Boyzone, Keith Duffy, Michael Graham, Ronan Keating, and Shane Lynch, issued a joint statement: We are completely devastated by the loss of our friend and brother, Stephen. Moir's article resulted in over 25,000 complaints to the Press Complaints Commission (PCC) that day,[98][99][100][101] causing its site to crash for several hours. He said he empathised with them, with Boyzone having lost Stephen Gately in 2009. [7] The single "No Matter What", on which Gately is a prominent vocalist, received heavy play on radio. Brennan says, "I was talking to someone who was inside (the restaurant) When news of his shock death from an undiagnosed heart condition at his holiday. But its tough when you dont get the I love you back.. In 2001 he made a cameo as himself in the fourth series of BBC sitcom Absolutely Fabulous, in that series' opening episode 'Parralox'. Thousands of mourners, including Walsh, turned up to pay their respects to Gately, at his funeral in Dublin on Saturday. "We all deal with grief in our own ways, and this was our way. His Boyzone band mates have now left the island after paying their respects. I do get some comfort from knowing how happy he was that day, his widower says, breaking his silence for the first time about the last 24 hours of Stephens life. Mr Kean added he had been speaking to Mr Cowles last night, who told him that Mr Dochev stayed in the spare room of the apartment, and not in the couple's bedroom. But instead, the singer went to sleep and never woke up after an undiagnosed heart condition called atheromatosis - a thickening of the arteries - caused his lungs to suddenly fill with fluid. Former BOYZONE star Stephen Gately has been beaten up in a violent attack outside a top London restaurant - by his "husband" and another man. In 2008, he rejoined his colleagues as Boyzone reformed for a series of concerts and recordings. Stephen was a very private person. Stephen and Andy slept together on the sofa, I fell asleep in the bedroom. [3] He released a solo album in 2000, after the group's initial break-up, which charted in the UK top ten and yielded three UK hit singles, including the top three hit "New Beginning". [86] The four surviving members of Boyzone had memorial tattoos inked on their bodies when they brought Gately's body home. He is a total mess., Celeb obsessed? Stephen Gately had patched things up with his family in recent years. "[91] [72][73] Thousands of pounds have been donated by fans to a Stoke-based children's charity which Gately had endorsed. He died under my arm, curled up on the sofa and it was a few good hours before I realised he wasnt sleeping.. And, while still immersed in grief, internet entrepreneur Andrew is determined to mark what would have been one of Stephens proudest moments. "They asked me to get involved but I couldn't stand up . [32] Gately's family requested that donations be given to the charity instead of flowers sent to them after his death in 2009. He began slapping him round the face when he didnt respond. They kept telling Andy that he shouldnt blame himself but he just kept crying his eyes out. [26] This was to have been followed by a tour. The group became known in Ireland after an infamous appearance on The Late Late Show that year, which presenter Gay Byrne dismissedalthough he later concluded: "They certainly had the last laugh on us". There was a joy about his music making, and his death at such a young age is both a personal and professional loss". Steven died in his husband Andrew Cowles' arms after suffering from an . . After success with Boyzone, the band decided in 2000 to move on to solo projects. 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The Gately family are not expected to travel to Majorca and will stay in their home near Sheriff Street in Dublin's north inner city to arrange Stephens funeral. [16] The group split suddenly following a string of performances in Dublin's Point Theatre in 2000. Irish Singer Stephen Gately was born Stephen Patrick David Gately on 17th March, 1976 in Dublin, Ireland and passed away on 10th Oct 2009 Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain . We met Stephen Gately back in 1998 when we first started out and since then had the pleasure of meeting him many times. The night before had been like any other Saturday. . judge Louis Walsh has turned down a request to speak at his friend Stephen Gately's funeral - in case he buckles under his grief. We bought a house together. Something went wrong, please try again later. [107] Moir responded to the controversy by criticising what she claimed was "clearly a heavily orchestrated internet campaign" and said it was "mischievous in the extreme to suggest that my article has homophobic and bigoted undertones". His character only spoke for 3 episodes, before becoming a background character. face. Eleven years ago today the showbiz world was rocked by the sudden death of Boyzone's Stephen Gately. We know from the pathologists report that Stephen died sleeping with me on the sofa, he says, softly. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. [111] The editor of UK gay magazine Attitude questioned why Moir linked Gately's death with the recent suicide of the former partner of comedian Matt Lucas, asking "If that's not homophobic, what is homophobia? Stephens not here to promote his book. The 32-year-old finds speaking about Stephen almost impossible at times. The snapper continues, "Stephen took a terrible beating. On the spur of the moment, we got married, says Andrew. He had . You will have to ask the husband what has happened, said Mr Dochev, who is from Sofia. [102] Fry wrote, "I gather a repulsive nobody writing in a paper no one of any decency would be seen dead with has written something loathesome and inhumane". For this audio play, Gately recorded an original song, "Children of Tomorrow", with music by Tim Sutton and lyrics by Barnaby Edwards; this was his first solo track since 2001. The album included twelve tracks including a version of the classic "Bright Eyes", which he recorded for the soundtrack to the TV version of Watership Down. [103] Brown wrote, "If Gateley's [sic] passing causes today's kind of gutter-journalism to be held to account, we can perhaps take that as a tribute". Saturday, 15 April 2023. . Graham, Keating and Lynch also had "76 09" (Gately's birth and death years) written with their memorial tattoos,[87][88][89] while Duffy had "Steo, Riposa in pace" (Italian for "Rest in peace") written with his memorial tattoo. Stephen and Andrew had enjoyed dinner at their favourite restaurant, followed by drinks at a bar, where they met Bulgarian model and student, Georgi Dochev. How Did Stephen Gately Die In His Husband Arms? That month, with his single still in the charts, his record company Polydor dropped him from their label. [34] Boyzone bandmate Ronan Keating promised at Gately's funeral that "by hook or by crook" the book would be finished. Andrews had huge support from friends and family, he says, as well as Stephens fans. Stephen and Andrew had enjoyed dinner at their favourite restaurant, followed by drinks at a . Who in Westlife died? [60][61] Thousands of fans, celebrities, and politicians were in attendance at the funeral. 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