Boyzone singer Stephen Gately dies in Spain
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.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 Technicolor Dreamcoat and the 'Child Catcher' in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
He had also recently been writing a children's book. (RTE news)
A look back at the life of Stephen Gately
The Boyzone singer Stephen Gately, 33, has been found dead while on holiday in Majorca. The Boyzone singer Stephen Gately, 33, has been found dead while on holiday in Majorca.
The group's website said that he had "tragically died" and that the rest of the band would be flying out to Majorca on Sunday.
The group's tour website said that he had "tragically died" and that the rest of the band would be flying out to Majorca on Sunday.
The website also said Gately had been on holiday with his long-term partner Andy Cowles when he died on Saturday.
Boyzone announced their comeback tour last November. The band had six UK number one hits between 1994 and 2000.
The News of the World's showbusiness editor Dan Wootton told Sky News Gately had gone out for drinks, returned to his accommodation and gone to sleep, but never woke up.Boyzone manager Louis Walsh, who was due to appear as a judge on the X Factor results show on Sunday, told the newspaper: "We're all absolutely devastated."
He said: "I'm in complete shock. I was only with him on Monday at an awards ceremony. We don't know much about what's happened yet.
"I only heard after The X Factor and we will rally around each other this week. He was a great man."
Gately revealed that he was gay and had a boyfriend in June 1999.The two later held a private civil partnership ceremony in London in 2006.
After Boyzone split Gately continued his career as a solo artist, but was dropped by Polydor in 2001 after three Top 20 singles.
He enjoyed further success performing in musicals, including Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in 2003-04.
Gately also appeared in 2007 on ITV1's reality series Dancing on Ice, and was voted Hero of 1999 at the Smash Hits Poll Winners' Party.
His last message on the social networking site Twitter, posted on 6 October, said: "still busy - lots going on. Focussing on finishing my book next so may be quiet here" (sic)
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.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 Technicolor Dreamcoat and the 'Child Catcher' in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
He had also recently been writing a children's book. (RTE news)
A look back at the life of Stephen Gately
The Boyzone singer Stephen Gately, 33, has been found dead while on holiday in Majorca. The Boyzone singer Stephen Gately, 33, has been found dead while on holiday in Majorca.
The group's website said that he had "tragically died" and that the rest of the band would be flying out to Majorca on Sunday.
The group's tour website said that he had "tragically died" and that the rest of the band would be flying out to Majorca on Sunday.
The website also said Gately had been on holiday with his long-term partner Andy Cowles when he died on Saturday.
Boyzone announced their comeback tour last November. The band had six UK number one hits between 1994 and 2000.
The News of the World's showbusiness editor Dan Wootton told Sky News Gately had gone out for drinks, returned to his accommodation and gone to sleep, but never woke up.Boyzone manager Louis Walsh, who was due to appear as a judge on the X Factor results show on Sunday, told the newspaper: "We're all absolutely devastated."
He said: "I'm in complete shock. I was only with him on Monday at an awards ceremony. We don't know much about what's happened yet.
"I only heard after The X Factor and we will rally around each other this week. He was a great man."
Gately revealed that he was gay and had a boyfriend in June 1999.The two later held a private civil partnership ceremony in London in 2006.
After Boyzone split Gately continued his career as a solo artist, but was dropped by Polydor in 2001 after three Top 20 singles.
He enjoyed further success performing in musicals, including Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in 2003-04.
Gately also appeared in 2007 on ITV1's reality series Dancing on Ice, and was voted Hero of 1999 at the Smash Hits Poll Winners' Party.
His last message on the social networking site Twitter, posted on 6 October, said: "still busy - lots going on. Focussing on finishing my book next so may be quiet here" (sic)
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