Stephen Gately has died! ----(mod warning post #6)

Harpy

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/ireland/article6869799.ece

such sad news only 33, no info on what really happened yet

RIP

TestTransmission

http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Showbiz-News/Boyzone-Star-Stephen-Gately-Dies-Aged-33-While-On-Holiday-In-Majorca-Reports-News-Of-The-World/Article/200910215403550?lpos=Showbiz_News_Carousel_Region_0&lid=ARTICLE_15403550_Boyzone_Star_Stephen_Gately_Dies_Aged_33_While_On_Holiday_In_Majorca%2C_Reports_News_Of_The_World

It is being reported that he went to sleep after a night but failed to wake up.

ronaneire

May he RIP

Sea Sharp

Aw, poor chap. RIP.

And may this thread RIP, there's another one that seems to have more activity,

ericl

Very sad news, thoughts with his family. R.I.P., Stephen.

Rabies

Other thread deleted.
Too many jokes, there is place for that and its not here.

Any more in this thread and a warning, infractions and/or ban will happen.

You guys know how it works.

Overheal

Bizarre.

Peyton Manning

Rabies wrote: »

Other thread deleted.
Too many jokes, there is place for that and its not here.

Any more in this thread and a warning, infractions and/or ban will happen.

You guys know how it works.

Thank christ for that. Its like a f*cking gimp circus in here when someone famous dies. People falling over themselves, drooling over the unfunny response they've posted hoping to get loads of thanks to mask the fact that theyre simply unfunny twats.

As I said in the other thread, may he RIP. Too young.

Giblet

Yeah I wrote the ****ing charter Rabies, you've ****ed this place up. This IS the place for jokes

**** sake, I'd ban myself, you can do it instead though.

AutumnComission

Stephen, U were a bright, shining star in life and you will be the same, and more, in death. Thanks for all the entertainment throughout the years. Since I was knee high and had my bedroom and bunk beds full of your posters all the way through to this summer when you dazzled in the O2 with the lads. Only you could have pulled off Beyonce's 'Put A Ring On It' with such energy and enthuasiasm - You could show her a thing or two about the booty shake!! You were a legend in my eyes and now theres a void in my heart. All my kindest thoughts to Andrew and your family and friends for I know they, and all your fans, have lost a genuine sweetheart. Thanks for everything and I hope you rest in peace knowing you made the world smile. Lots of Love. Cat XxX

Jesus Wept

bah, I'd just written a response to a post on the other thread. Anyhow, copy and pasted:

gosimeon wrote: »

he was one of the first famous figures in Ireland to openly discuss his homosexuality.
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First and foremost, he seemed to be a nice guy.


However on the point of him openly discussing his homosexuality:

* He joined Boyzone in 1993
* He didn't 'come out' until 1999 when the band was coming to an end.
* He was aged 23.
* He gave his story to a newspaper about being gay and his relationship because they (The Sun) were going to print their own story about it anyway.
* It was just before he 'went solo'.


The guy was entitled (to attempt) to have his privacy however I wouldn't hold him up as a bastion of being open about his sexuality.

peejay1986

Really sad to hear about Stephen Gately. Thoughts are with his friends and family. It's just horrible to lose someone so suddenly like that.

Boyzone wouldn't have been the same without him. People can say what they like about the group but to be fair to the guy he had genuine talent and that was there to see.

It also saddens me to see how the tabloids can be so interested in having the 'exclusive' on the death of a human being, but I suppose that's just the world we live in - money is more important than respect.

RIP Stephen.

Rabies

The Hitcher wrote: »

Yeah I wrote the ****ing charter Rabies, you've ****ed this place up. This IS the place for jokes

**** sake, I'd ban myself, you can do it instead though.

Ok.

Banned.

You have a few min to pick a duration before i do.

Bye


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Overheal

The Hitcher wrote: »

Yeah I wrote the ****ing charter Rabies, you've ****ed this place up. This IS the place for jokes

**** sake, I'd ban myself, you can do it instead though.

....Giblet?

Lia_lia

Wow, sh*t. That's a shock.

RIP.

randylonghorn

The-Rigger wrote: »

First and foremost, he seemed to be a nice guy.

However on the point of him openly discussing his homosexuality:

* He joined Boyzone in 1993
* He didn't 'come out' until 1999 when the band was coming to an end.
* He was aged 23.
* He gave his story to a newspaper about being gay and his relationship because they (The Sun) were going to print their own story about it anyway.
* It was just before he 'went solo'.


The guy was entitled (to attempt) to have his privacy however I wouldn't hold him up as a bastion of being open about his sexuality.

All true, Rig, but on the other hand ...

... he was under a lot of pressure from the marketing people etc. to keep it hidden, in case it would ricochet in terms of sales.

... it's not the easiest thing for lots of people to come out publicly, let alone for someone like Stephen who knew that it wouldn't just be to his family and friends, but to a public furore.

But you're right, he wasn't exactly the Rosa Parks of gay rights / openness.

Can't say I was ever a Boyzone fan, but he definitely was the one with the most talent. And on the one occasion that I did encounter him (for about 5 minutes in Dublin airport, in the company of a couple of people who recognised him a lot faster than I would have! :pac:) I found him friendly and pleasant.

33 is a hell of a lot too young to be leaving this life anyway, so much living left undone!

PrettyBoy

Oh man, the taxi driver told me about this tonight. It's sometimes hard to believe how this could happen to someone you would never expect, especially after Boyzone were getting such a good thing going again. Thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Holy Sh*t that's so sad

discobeaker

Jesus,he was only 33. Its scary to think that you can go at that young age. It really makes you think and to be thankful for what we have. RIP

pikachucheeks

I just came home from a night out to find this out!
I'm actually really sad, I was a huge Boyzone fan, back in the day, and he was only 33

Super-Rush

I am genuinely shocked. Far far too young.

mattfender

Poor chap:(

00112984

He was only 33. Such a shame.

He leaves behind a husband and a family that always seemed very united.

Absurdum

that's sad, he seemed like a nice person RIP

Mr Benevolent

00112984 wrote: »

He was only 33. Such a shame.

He leaves behind a husband and a family that always seemed very united.

Didn't know he got married. Fair play to him. RIP anyway.

chillywilly

i was never a fan of his music but it doesnt really matter.Its just a shame that a young man has died unexpectedly. RIP man

Another young famous Irishman dies way too young.

RIP

Joey the lips

This is one of those things that you think of "Nahh it's not true he is to young - is it true"

Then you wonder did he take an overdose or something because it makes no sense in your mind that someone so well know can die so young.

The Irony of these things is he will sell more CD's than he ever did. - Go figure the human mind

RIP. He is Irish and we lost another one.

Mossy Monk

33 is way too young for anyone to die.

RIP

joey54

Wow, I couldn't believe it when I heard.

Thoughts and prayers with his friends an family at this awfully hard time.

Ar dheis Dé to raibh a anam.

spurious

I know people always say 'he was a nice guy' etc., but he really was. While I didn't have him in a regular class, I taught him a couple of times when teachers were out. Always very polite. He was always quick to give us photos, autographs etc. for prizes in the school.
Terrible to think he's with his best mate Stephen so soon. R.I.P.

joey54

Boyzone singer Stephen Gately has died suddenly.

The 33-year-old entertainer passed away while on holidays in Majorca.

Boyzone manager Louis Walsh has said that he is 'devastated, and in complete shock' at the news.
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A statement on Boyzone's official website confirmed the singer's death.

It said: 'Stephen tragically died yesterday whilst on holiday with his partner Andrew in Majorca.

'The rest of the boyz will be flying out today.'

Originally from Sheriff Street, in the heart of Dublin city, Stephen Gately joined Boyzone in 1993 after answering a newspaper advertisement.

The group had worldwide success before splitting in 2000. Boyzone later reformed for a reunion tour in 2008.

Stephen also enjoyed a successful career in London's West End, playing the lead role in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat and the 'Child Catcher' in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

He had also recently been writing a children's book.

http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/1011/gatelys.html

Another young life taken in its prime, I just don't understand it.

shinny

RIP Stephen. It's always a tragedy when someone this young dies. Doesn't make sense.

Elliemental

This is genuinely shocking, and just goes to show that no matter how old, it could happen at any time. Sorry to be so grim, but really its` awful reminders like this that emphasise the fragility of life. Enjoy it while you can, its` not a dress rehearsal.

00112984

Confab wrote: »

Didn't know he got married. Fair play to him. RIP anyway.

Yup, married in a UK "civil partnership" (:rolleyes:) in 2006. I'm not sure of his husband's exact age but he's a young man who has lost his spouse. It's very sad.

brummytom

Dad told me this, this morning - couldn't believe it.

Was never a big Boyzone fan; but they definitely had a likability/humility to them, all seemed decent genuine lads.

33 is far too young for anyone to go

Kiera

I met him quite a few times and he was such a lovely guy. Its a total shock.

RIP Stephen, you were a true gem.

kikkidee03

shocking news. loads of people had posters covering their walls in the nineties

R.I.P.

quarryman

Mossy Monk wrote: »

33 is way too young for anyone to die.

RIP

Not in Swaziland. He'd have outlived most people there, life expectancy 32.

angel01

I feel really sad hearing this news today. I was a big fan of his and Boyzone's when I was growing up and it is awful that he has died so young. RIP Stephen. a real loss to the world. Lovely guy.

Hard Larry

Poor Bloke RIP

I really hope there is nothing sinister behind the story he was a gent.

Posy

Terrible news. Wonder will Louis still do the X Factor tonight?!
RIP Stephen, my thoughts are with his family and friends.

AckwelFoley

Thats sad

dumbblonde122

Iam so shocked and saddened at this news. I loved him in Boyzone and as a solo artist. My thoughts are with Andrew and his family. RIP Stephen xxx

jayteecork

spurious wrote: »

Terrible to think he's with his best mate Stephen so soon. R.I.P.

His best friend died young too?

dlofnep

Poor lad, my sister loved him when she was younger. I remember when he came out, she was shocked. RIP

Mossy Monk

quarryman wrote: »

Not in Swaziland. He'd have outlived most people there, life expectancy 32.

Guess where he did not live. Swaziland, thus making your point invalid.

spurious

jayteecork wrote: »

His best friend died young too?

Yes. Just as Stephen G. was making it big. Very sad.

ronano

Tis sad he died so young,i was never a fan but he seemed like a nice guy.

Lollipops23

I had such a crush on him when I was little...had a doll of him and all!!very very sad:(

DancingDaisy

RIP Stephen Gately, he really came across as a gent. Thoughts go out to his family and friends.