He was born on March 17, 1976, in Dublin, Ireland. Stephen's parents, Margaret and Martin, agreed that heartbroken . He attended the premieres of the film both at the Edinburgh Film Festival and at the Empire, Leicester Square, along with the stars of the film, Julie Walters and Jamie Bell. Keith Duffy's chilling dreams after Stephen Gately death as Boyzone unravelledThe death of Boyzone 's Stephen Gately took a lasting toll on his heartbroken bandmates Ronan Keating, Shane Lynch, Mikey Graham and Keith Duffy. Bulgarian model Georgi Dochev said he met the couple in a Majorcan gay club . [22], Boyzone released a brand new single, "Love You Anyway", followed by a new compilation album in October 2008. Boyzone member Shane Lynch later told the press: "We gave him the farewell he deserved, a great send-off. He said he empathised with them, with Boyzone having lost Stephen Gately in 2009. [15] By the time Boyzone originally rested the band, they had achieved six number ones on the UK Singles Chart. [31] He was an ambassador for the Caudwell Children Charity in Stoke and on one occasion gave a private Christmas performance, raising thousands of pounds. Issue date: Saturday October 11 2009. 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. A video of the song was released on 15 June 2018, featuring images of Gately and Boyzone. He is a total mess., Harrowing moment Stephen Gateley's husband realised he'd died in his arms eight hours earlier. But in the harrowing first hours after the grim discovery, Andrew is said to have been wracked with guilt for not checking on him. [85] My First Time, a stage show which was set to star bandmember Keith Duffy, was cancelled entirely. Released on 2 October 2000, this song also featured on the soundtrack to the film Billy Elliot. Stephen's fellow bandmates from Boyzone flew to. He dismissed reports that Stephen had been on an eight-hour drinking session the night before and that police were looking for Mr Dochev in connection with the death. Steven died in his husband Andrew Cowles' arms after suffering from an . Bulgarian Georgi Dochev a friend of Stephen's (33) and his partner, Andrew Cowles (32) claimed yesterday he found Stephen dead in the Dubliner's apartment in Majorca. Focusing on finishing my book next so may be quiet here.. Boyzone lead emotional tributes to late bandmate Stephen Gately on tenth anniversaryIt's been ten years since Boyzone member Stephen Gately passed away in Spain and his old . The video for the song generated controversy, as scenes depicting romantic couples included a shot of two men embracing, in an inclusive nod to Gately's homosexuality. They went out in eighth place on 10 February 2007. Though the complainants and many others found this article offensive, this does not make its publication unlawful. Celeb obsessed? Andy replied, No, leave him sleeping and thats when I told him Stephen looked strange," he said. 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[46] Jackson died four months prior to Gately. Boyzone singer Stephen Gately appeared on Dancing on Ice in 2007 and was excited to hopefully excel in the competition. [26], Gately's vocals featured on Boyzone's final album, in a song called "I Can Dream". He woke Cowles, who was sleeping alone in the couple's bedroom. The Boyzone star and husband Andrew Cowles were settling into a month-long working holiday, with close friends and family due to fly out to join them. After success with Boyzone, the band decided in 2000 to move on to solo projects. The book, a Harry Potter-style fantasy adventure story Stephen was working on the day he died, is published on Thursday. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Living under that kind of fear it was wrong that he had to do that. Not realising, Andrew cuddled Stephen for three hours before going to sleep in their own bed. We know from the pathologists report that Stephen died sleeping with me on the sofa, devastated Andrew told The Mirror. Stephen Gately's husband Andrew Cowles will get the Boyzone singer's 11 million ($16.4 million) estate, and the Gately family reportedly has no intentions of challenging the decision. Stephen was white and very cold.. [36] Based on Gately's handwritten notes the day he died he had just worked out the ending. Stephen and Andrew had enjoyed dinner at their favourite restaurant, followed by drinks at a . He was also in the second series of ITV's Dancing on Ice with his dancing partner Kristina Lenko. Former BOYZONE star Stephen Gately has been beaten up in a violent attack Oscar nominations: "Banshees" breaks record as Irish talent has its best day ever. [17] However, Gately's solicitor and family friend, Gerald Kean, insisted Cowles was the one who found Gately's body. We didnt even tell anyone., As they walked out of the chapel, Etta James At Last was playing. Are they aware of Jan Moir's piece?what are they going to do about it?". [39], From 2000 to 2002, Gately suffered from depression and addiction to prescription drugs. He smiles, unexpectedly, remembering the last day he spent with Stephen. Its not called the death zone for nothing. [6] After the singer's death, Walsh described Gately as his "very, very best friend",[44] saying: "Of all the people I've worked with I don't think anybody thanked me as much as Stephen. Bulgarian student Georgi Dochev claims his previous statements about meeting the Boyzone singer and his husband Andy Cowles the night before the star's tragic death in October are untrue, as he. After winning the 2009 PDC World Darts Grand Prix, Phil Taylor dedicated the trophy to Gately after beating Raymond Van Barneveld 6-3 in the final. Copyright 2023 Irish Studio LLC All rights reserved. I did it with both of them.". [14] As a teenager he appeared in various musicals and theatre performances at school, such as Juno and the Paycock. We were incredibly happy together. Stephen Gately died early on the morning of October 10, 2009 while on holiday in Majorca. Updated 06:52, 2 JUL 2012. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. 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. Share your email for news, gossip and more. Harrowing moment Stephen Gateley's husband realised he'd died in his arms eight hours earlier, Stephen Gately died in his husband Andrew's arms, Stephen fell asleep on the sofa of their Majorca apartment and never woke up, Georgi Dochev was the one who raised the alarm, Andrew attended court for the results of the autopsy. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. We have shared such wonderful times together over the years and were all looking forward to sharing many more. Eleven years ago today the showbiz world was rocked by the sudden death of Boyzone's Stephen Gately. The popular star never woke up after a night out with husband Andrew Cowles, who recently admitted that he misses Steo "every day". "I went to take his pulse and couldnt find one. Stephen poured four years into writing this thing and he has an amazing imagination. . [32] On one visit to a hospital he met a terminally ill child who admired the jacket he was wearing, and Gately allowed her to have it. Stephen Gately dating history Relationships. Ronan said: There are only a few pages left to do. [2] He performed for millions of fans globally. News Politics. Our love and sympathy go out to Andrew and Stephen's family. [102] A PCC spokesman said "We're trying to work out what the complaints are. The man who stayed at Stephen Gately's house the night he died has claimed they were having a two-year affair. When news of his shock death from an undiagnosed heart condition at his holiday. And, while still immersed in grief, internet entrepreneur Andrew is determined to mark what would have been one of Stephens proudest moments. WEDDING CHAPEL in August (03) - when the assault took place. judge Louis Walsh has turned down a request to speak at his friend Stephen Gately's funeral - in case he buckles under his grief. [7] Tim Teeman of The Times (UK) heralded Gately as a hero of gay rights for his response to being "smoked out of the closet". They kept telling Andy that he shouldnt blame himself but he just kept crying his eyes out. Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern said: "It's so sad. Soon after, Stephen fell asleep on the sofa with Andrew's arm wrapped around him. He fights to compose himself. STEPHEN GATELY'S devastated husband Andy Cowles yesterday took the singer's ashes back home to London. He had so much mail from people saying I was going to kill myself, but I feel brave enough to live thanks to you.. [104] Father Ted and The IT Crowd writer Graham Linehan called for a complete boycott of the Daily Mail, tweeting "Which brands advertise in the Mail? saw him aim a kick at the back of his head.". And by hook or by crook, those who loved him and there are somany in this room are going to finish his book.. See PA story DEATH Gately. Its not fair, because he didnt have a choice. The Bulgarian sold the story of the star's final hours as Andrew Cowles . There was no sign of violence in his death, the spokeswoman said. Theyd eaten at their favourite restaurant, finished decorating ready for their guests and, most importantly, Stephen had finally found the ending he was seeking for the novel hed been writing for four years. It has a great vibe and the people here are brilliant". The Gately family are expected to find out the exact cause of the 33-year-old's death today. Four days later, according to a pathologists report, he died of a pulmonary oedema fluid on the lung caused by an undiagnosed heart defect. Bulgarian Georgi . -The Tree of Seasons is published by Hodder & Stoughton, 14.99. Seven months on from 33-year-old Stephens tragic death from heart failure, the novel he completed that day, The Tree of Seasons, is now being published. When he too realised he was dead, he broke down in tears. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. That month, with his single still in the charts, his record company Polydor dropped him from their label. [38] The Tree of Seasons remained a bestseller and a top-ten seller for three consecutive weeks. 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. I asked Andy to come and check him. But in the harrowing first hours after the grim discovery, Andrew is said to have been wracked with guilt for not checking on him. Andrew chose his favourite picture of Stephen for the book jacket. "The guy started screaming abuse at me then. [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". Stephen was pronounced dead at 2.25pm and an autopsy ruled he'd died from natural causes up to eight hours before. http://bit.ly/1VGTPwA After 25 years, Boyzone will be saying goodbye on their farewell tour playing across the UK this month. [4][5] He married Andrew Cowles, first in a commitment ceremony in Las Vegas in 2003 and more formally in a civil partnership ceremony in London in 2006. [32] Searches for "Stephen Gately" was said to have "risen exponentially" and remained at the top for several days after the singer's death[74][75] and was later confirmed as being the most searched for topic on Google's UK site in 2009. I have found myself cussing him, just a few times, for leaving me, he says, choking back tears. Stephen Gately and partner Andrew Cowles It's hard to believe it's been 10 years since Stephen Gately's shock death rocked the showbiz world. [110] Caitlin Moran of The Times said the article was "vile". He began his career in the music industry in . Why does it feel like she still lost? His body was discovered later in the morning. I will never forgive myself for this. Whatever the cause of death is, it is not, by any yardstick, a natural one." Mr Dochev, who lives in a modest flat on the outskirts of Palma, said he had now given police a full account of events leading up to Stephen's death. It contains a foreword by Elton John and David Furnish, and is illustrated by Keith Wilson. The trio partied at the Black Cat nightclub in Palma before heading back to their apartment at around 5.30am. He explained to Darik Radio: "He was very, very drunk, and when he fell asleep on the sofa with his body in a weird position, it did not seem that strange to me. Eleven years ago today the showbiz world was rocked by the sudden death of Boyzone's Stephen Gately. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. "[91] I only heard after The X Factor (UK television talent show on which Walsh is a judge) and we will rally around each other this week. Stephens not here to promote his book. Over 3,500 fans lined the streets of Dublin to listen to the funeral service on loud speakers. He died under my arm, curled up on the sofa and it was a few good hours before I realised he wasnt sleeping.. Elton and David have even written the foreword to The Tree of Seasons. Something went wrong, please try again later. Andrew says: He was so proud of that book, and I am so proud of him. Gately spoke of his love for the village, saying he "wouldn't move away for the world. [42] In July 2009, their home was broken into by thieves who took 80,000 of items, including a prized Rolex watch which Gately had purchased with his first pay cheque. STEPHEN GATELY'S devastated husband Andy Cowles yesterday took the singer's ashes back home to London. Stephen was pronounced dead at 2.25pm and an autopsy ruled he'd died from natural causes up to eight hours before. "Today we lost another young legend of music. Who are Celtic Thunder and what are their best songs? It was 13 years ago today that Boyzone star Stephen Gately died aged just 33, leaving his bandmates heartbroken. He died and I couldnt help him. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. [37] The book released in the UK and Ireland on 13 May 2010, published by Hodder & Stoughton. In 2008, he rejoined his colleagues as Boyzone reformed for a series of concerts and recordings. Gately and Cowles held a commitment ceremony in a wedding chapel while on holiday in Las Vegas in 2003. Stephen Gately died in his husband Andrew's arms. [106] Nestl also disassociated themselves with the article, saying Moir's words contradicted the company's values of "mutual respect and tolerance, regardless of culture, religion or nationality". Who in Westlife died? Stephen was a very private person. Mon 12 Oct 2009 at 19:01. [92] Andrew Lloyd Webber said it is "a great loss to the musical world". Wrote Tim Teeman of the Times Online, "Gately showed that an unflamboyant guy could be a pop star and gaythe real shame should be reserved for those managers and showbusiness power-brokers who practise that kind of discrimination, and also maintain the closet, to line their pockets. [50] Spanish police were alerted at 1:45pm by Cowles, after he had tried to revive Gately. "[112] The Daily Telegraph's Damian Thompson said "Moir's reputation is in tatters this evening". . Afterwards, a tribute party was given for Gately, and was attended by 450 relatives and friends. I know that my boy fell asleep under my arm, his heart stopped, he didnt feel any pain.. Boyzone and Stephen, they've all been part of Irish life and far wider than that, the last 15 years, and so successful, so it's a huge, huge tragedy. If someone adores you, and he did adore me and I adored him, that doesnt come around too often.. How did Barbary apes wind up in Ireland 2,300 years ago? [35][116][117][118] Gately's record company also issued a complaint to the PCC. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Our thoughts are with Andy and the rest of his family, his friends, his legions of fans and of course his bandmates Keith, Mikey, Shane and Ronan who will be devastated at the loss of a truly beautiful person. Thousands of mourners, including Walsh, turned up to pay their respects to Gately, at his funeral in Dublin on Saturday. In December 2002, Gately took the lead role in Bill Kenwright's new production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,[15] which previewed in Oxford in December 2002 before moving to Liverpool over Christmas 2002 and finally to London's West End and the New London Theatre in Drury Lane in February 2003. [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? It was there that the tragic star passed away. He was nearly knocked over by the force [47], Gately died at his home in Port d'Andratx, Mallorca, early on 10 October 2009. Reliving the heartbreaking scenes as Andrew frantically tried to revive his husband, Georgi continued, "Andy was whispering . After a few weeks or so we were both saying marry me, marry me, we both knew it was a good thing, we were in love., Five months after they met, the couple went on holiday to Las Vegas. [33], During the three years prior to his death, Gately had been writing a children's fantasy novel called The Tree of Seasons. [17] His death was later determined to have been caused by a pulmonary oedema resulting from an undiagnosed heart condition. 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