Subscribe now for more! 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. I feel like my life is over, he is said to have told Stephen's Boyzone bandmates. "Today we lost another young legend of music. "We all deal with grief in our own ways, and this was our way. Stephen Gately dating history Relationships. When he too realised he was dead, he broke down in tears. I knew he was dead," he told The Sun in 2014, admitting he didn't know how to break the news to Andrew. He was just furious that I'd At his low point he would go out at 3am to buy the papers scouring the tabloids in the middle of the night to see if anyone knew about him. There was a joy about his music making, and his death at such a young age is both a personal and professional loss". [50] Spanish police were alerted at 1:45pm by Cowles, after he had tried to revive Gately. Mon 12 Oct 2009 at 19:01. getting really ugly when I saw Cowles aim a kick at the back of his head. I miss him. He dries his eyes and recalls: He made me email him a contract promising to be there for ever, and that Id love him when he got fat, old and lost his hair. 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. [36] Based on Gately's handwritten notes the day he died he had just worked out the ending. The trio partied at the Black Cat nightclub in Palma before heading back to their apartment at around 5. The three men had been drinking together in the Majorcan capital of Palma in the hours before Stephen died. I know that my boy fell asleep under my arm, his heart stopped, he didnt feel any pain.. [10] His siblings are Michelle, Tony, Alan and Mark. The popular star never woke up after a night out with husband Andrew Cowles, who recently admitted that he misses Steo "every day". 00:00, 19 OCT 2009. But Mr Gately's solicitor and family friend, Gerald Kean, last night insisted Mr Cowles was the one who found his husband's body. It has a great vibe and the people here are brilliant". [11][12] He was particularly close to sister Michelle throughout his life. Stephen Gately was an Irish singer, songwriter, and actor. [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. Stephen was a beautiful person in both body and spirit. It has been very traumatic. [26], Gately's vocals featured on Boyzone's final album, in a song called "I Can Dream". Something went wrong, please try again later. 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It seems very special that the day he died he had just worked out the ending. The paperback version was released in April 2011. "[25], At the time of Gately's death the group had selected thirty songs which they intended to record for a new album to be released in 2010. It was 13 years ago today that Boyzone star Stephen Gately died aged just 33, leaving his bandmates heartbroken. Mr Kean added he had been speaking to Mr Cowles last night, who told him that Mr Dochev stayed in the spare room of the apartment, and not in the couple's bedroom. 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. Afterwards, a tribute party was given for Gately, and was attended by 450 relatives and friends. Andrew chose his favourite picture of Stephen for the book jacket. [102], The Daily Mail then removed all advertising from the online version of the article. 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Stephen Gately died early on the morning of October 10, 2009 while on holiday in Majorca. He died and I couldnt help him. I was at the computer in our house in Mallorca working on some programming, and Stephen was sitting on the bed behind me on his red laptop. We know from the pathologists report that Stephen died sleeping with me on the sofa, devastated Andrew told The Mirror. Despite his promising start, the musician ended up coming in eighth place alongside his professional dance partner Kristina Lenko. The guy is in a deep state of shock and he hasnt slept for a minute since this tragedy unfolded. He stayed overnight, he was there when the police arrived and they are not looking for him, Mr Kean said. [71], Fans responded with messages of sympathy on Twitter and Facebook. A postmortem has found that Boyzone singer Stephen Gately died of natural causes, a court official on Mallorca said today. 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. The trio partied at the Black Cat nightclub in Palma before heading back to their apartment at around 5.30am. Stephen Gately's husband Andrew Cowles breaks his silence on night Boyzone star died The day Stephen Gately died at his holiday villa in Mallorca had been almost perfect. [37] The book released in the UK and Ireland on 13 May 2010, published by Hodder & Stoughton. Sun 11 Oct 2009 11.44 EDT. Ronan said: There are only a few pages left to do. Lets wake Stephen up so I can say goodbye. 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. [100][108][109], The Guardian's Charlie Brooker, whilst "struggling to absorb the sheer scope of [Moir's] hateful idiocy", accused her of "dancing" on Gately's grave before he had even been buried. [26], Boyzone's former manager Louis Walsh is quoted as saying: "We're all absolutely devastated. It is an established legal principle that this freedom applies equally to information and ideas that are favourably received as to those which offend, shock and disturb. There was no sign of violence in his death, the spokeswoman said. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The single just missed the UK top ten, peaking at number eleven. Jo Garland, our friend, sang it at the funeral and at Stephens memorial.. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. I will never forgive myself for this. They sold out two more tours of the United Kingdom. I was only with him on Monday at an awards ceremony. The death continued to spark a media frenzy yesterday, with Mr Kean refuting some of the more lurid speculation about Stephen's death. Stephen Gately had patched things up with his family in recent years. How Did Stephen Gately Die In His Husband Arms? "The quarrelling continued on the street and then I heard the smack and If someone adores you, and he did adore me and I adored him, that doesnt come around too often.. Elton and David have even written the foreword to The Tree of Seasons. I knew he was dead," he told The Sun in 2014, admitting he didn't know how to break the news to Andrew. Singer Stephen Gately's husband was the person who found his body early on Saturday afternoon, the tragic Boyzone star's family insisted last night. In April 2006 he took on the role of The Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz at the Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury. I took his wrist and he was motionless. [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". How did Barbary apes wind up in Ireland 2,300 years ago? Copyright 2023 Irish Studio LLC All rights reserved. He said: "Well, we didn't go fishing or go to the library. "In the morning Andy went into his room. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. STEPHEN GATELY'S devastated husband Andy Cowles yesterday took the singer's ashes back home to London. Picture: Boyzone 2008 Meteor Music Awards - Arrivals Dublin, Ireland - 15.02.08. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. He was 33 years of age, 15 years at the top, a fine musician, it's just a huge tragedy to Irish entertainment, Irish music and further afield as well". Soon after, Stephen fell asleep on the sofa with Andrew's arm wrapped around him. Boyzone singer Stephen Gately, who has died suddenly aged 33, had successfully made the transition from teenage pop idol to mainstream showbusiness performer. I noticed some strange spots on Stephen's legs, but I thought it was due to some kind of skin disease.". 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. [49][50] According to Dochev, he discovered Gately's body lying on a sofa as he was about to leave. -The Tree of Seasons is published by Hodder & Stoughton, 14.99. [65] Michael Graham said Gately had only told him the previous week how much he loved Cowles, adding: "When he came out, he finally became himself". From September 2004 until March 2005 Gately played the Child Catcher in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the London Palladium. He was saying, Oh Ive decided how its all going to end, this character does this and I was saying Yes baby, Im trying to concentrate Looking back on that time, its incredibly special. [102] A PCC spokesman said "We're trying to work out what the complaints are. It was very intense. The Spanish central government's top representative in the Balearic Islands said yesterday that the exact cause of death should be established quickly following the post-mortem examination. Stephen Gately was happier than he'd ever been in October 2009. . Receive today's headlines directly to your inbox every morning and evening, Please check your inbox to verify your details, The Wanted star Siva Kaneswaran reveals wedding plans after finding The One in Belfast. In 2008 following his solo career and various bouts of acting and television appearances, Gately rejoined his old colleagues when Boyzone reformed, following the success of revived contemporaries Take That. 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