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

Harpy · 11-10-2009 03:09AM #1

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 · 11-10-2009 03:13AM

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 · 11-10-2009 03:15AM

May he RIP

Sea Sharp · 11-10-2009 03:30AM

Aw, poor chap. RIP.

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

ericl · 11-10-2009 03:32AM

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

Rabies · 11-10-2009 04:12AM

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 · 11-10-2009 04:13AM

Bizarre.

Peyton Manning · 11-10-2009 04:14AM

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 · 11-10-2009 04:14AM

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 · 11-10-2009 04:16AM

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 · 11-10-2009 04:17AM

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.
.

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 · 11-10-2009 04:18AM

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 · 11-10-2009 04:19AM

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 · 11-10-2009 04:22AM

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?

11-10-2009 04:25AM

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

RIP.

randylonghorn · 11-10-2009 04:33AM

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 · 11-10-2009 04:47AM

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.

11-10-2009 04:47AM

Holy Sh*t that's so sad

discobeaker · 11-10-2009 04:48AM

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 · 11-10-2009 04:51AM

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 · 11-10-2009 05:17AM

I am genuinely shocked. Far far too young.

mattfender · 11-10-2009 05:19AM

Poor chap:(

11-10-2009 05:36AM

He was only 33. Such a shame.

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

Absurdum · 11-10-2009 06:04AM

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

Mr Benevolent · 11-10-2009 06:06AM

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 · 11-10-2009 06:24AM

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

11-10-2009 07:13AM

Another young famous Irishman dies way too young.

RIP

Joey the lips · 11-10-2009 08:00AM

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 · 11-10-2009 08:06AM

33 is way too young for anyone to die.

RIP

joey54 · 11-10-2009 08:06AM

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 · 11-10-2009 08:21AM

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.

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