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joey54 · 11-10-2009 08:31AM

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 · 11-10-2009 08:35AM

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

Elliemental · 11-10-2009 08:37AM

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.

11-10-2009 08:40AM

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 · 11-10-2009 08:51AM

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 · 11-10-2009 09:25AM

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 · 11-10-2009 09:35AM

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

R.I.P.

quarryman · 11-10-2009 09:43AM

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 · 11-10-2009 09:44AM

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 · 11-10-2009 10:01AM

Poor Bloke RIP

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

Posy · 11-10-2009 10:02AM

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

AckwelFoley · 11-10-2009 10:07AM

Thats sad

dumbblonde122 · 11-10-2009 10:12AM

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 · 11-10-2009 10:13AM

spurious wrote: »

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

His best friend died young too?

dlofnep · 11-10-2009 10:29AM

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

Mossy Monk · 11-10-2009 10:30AM

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 · 11-10-2009 10:35AM

jayteecork wrote: »

His best friend died young too?

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

ronano · 11-10-2009 10:36AM

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

Lollipops23 · 11-10-2009 10:45AM

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

DancingDaisy · 11-10-2009 10:47AM

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

Pretty_Pistol · 11-10-2009 10:48AM

Jesus, this has shocked me! I saw the thread title and thought it was a joke of some kind (it is in AH afterall).

Wow. Very sad. R.I.P

Handsome Bob · 11-10-2009 10:48AM

Poor guy, someone who never let the celebrity circus show take over his entire life. RIP.

walshb · 11-10-2009 10:49AM

Sad news. He, along with Ronan were the only ones who could sing
in the band...

flanzer · 11-10-2009 10:54AM

Terrible news. Regardless of what people think, 33 is too young to go. Sympathies to his family and friends

pebbles21 · 11-10-2009 10:56AM

quarryman wrote: »

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

:rolleyes: FFS get a fcuking life!!!

antodeco · 11-10-2009 11:02AM

RIP Stephen. Im heading out to Majorca in the morning. The place will probably be a media circus and wont leave us alone :mad:

phasers · 11-10-2009 11:06AM

Stephen was my favourite Boyzone member, I fancied him like mad when I was younger

RIP

Jazzy · 11-10-2009 11:16AM

Rabies wrote: »

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

where is the place for it?

Praetorian Saighdiuir · 11-10-2009 11:19AM

Fuppin hell, no one is safe!

LizT · 11-10-2009 11:21AM

antodeco wrote: »

RIP Stephen. Im heading out to Majorca in the morning. The place will probably be a media circus and wont leave us alone :mad:

How awful that your holiday might be ruined...

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