"[114] However, the column featured only in the British version of the newspaper, being removed from the Irish Daily Mail and replaced instead by positive tributes to the singer's life. Gately spoke of his love for the village, saying he "wouldn't move away for the world. The 32-year-old finds speaking about Stephen almost impossible at times. 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. The Irish pop star and actor was on holiday with his long-term partner in Majorca when he 'tragically died' yesterday, according to the band's tour website. When he came out, it was a major step, it didnt matter that someone was going to sell the story, he came out with real dignity. 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When he auditioned for The Hobbit later on, he said he was 5ft 3in (160 cm). [92] Katherine Jenkins twittered of "memories 2 cherish" from a night out in the weeks leading up to his death. Stephen was pronounced dead at 2.25pm and an autopsy ruled he'd died from natural causes up to eight hours before. [14] Gately attended primary school at St Laurence O'Toole's and secondary school at North Strand Technical College. "I went to take his pulse and couldnt find one. Stephen and Andy slept together on the sofa, I fell asleep in the bedroom. But in the harrowing first hours after the grim discovery, Andrew is said to have been wracked with guilt for not checking on him. "The guy started screaming abuse at me then. But in the harrowing first hours after the grim discovery, Andrew is said to have been wracked with guilt for not checking on him. Beyonc just made Grammy history. [102], The Daily Mail then removed all advertising from the online version of the article. [92] Stephen Fry described Gately's demise as "a dreadful shock". 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. [34] Boyzone bandmate Ronan Keating promised at Gately's funeral that "by hook or by crook" the book would be finished. In the end, I cant have him back and having his ashes isnt him., He finds comfort instead in an old ritual he and Stephen shared. "[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. Graham, Keating and Lynch also had "76 09" (Gately's birth and death years) written with their memorial tattoos,[87][88][89] while Duffy had "Steo, Riposa in pace" (Italian for "Rest in peace") written with his memorial tattoo. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. [115] Scotland Yard received a complaint. Then I Dochev has also claimed the men had a "threesome" on the sofa that Stephen was later found dead on. [46] Jackson died four months prior to Gately. Picture: Boyzone 2008 Meteor Music Awards - Arrivals Dublin, Ireland - 15.02.08. . STEPHEN GATELY'S devastated husband Andy Cowles yesterday took the singer's ashes back home to London. ", Celebrities Index: The trio partied at the Black Cat nightclub in Palma before heading back to their apartment at around 5.30am. But looking forward to fulfilling Stephens, wish that people might one day read his book, he smiles. [15] By the time Boyzone originally rested the band, they had achieved six number ones on the UK Singles Chart. I could picture us in the bay in Mallorca sat having coffee, two podgy, pasty grey-haired chaps and I knew Id still love him because I loved his soul.. [52] He said: "This is really, really tragic news I want to send out my condolences to the family, our thoughts are with Louis". His character only spoke for 3 episodes, before becoming a background character. It has been very traumatic. [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". Though the complainants and many others found this article offensive, this does not make its publication unlawful. It was there that the tragic star passed away. In 2008, he rejoined his colleagues as Boyzone reformed for a series of concerts and recordings. Reliving the heartbreaking scenes as Andrew frantically tried to revive his husband, Georgi continued, Andy was whispering, Come on baby, wake up. Issue date: Saturday October 11 2009. Something went wrong, please try again later. Site Map Gately's bandmates flew to Mallorca on 11 October 2009. Then we saw fluid coming out from his mouth." 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.. Stephen Gately died in his husband Andrew's arms. 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. [92] "This was not supposed to happen. He woke Cowles, who was sleeping alone in the couple's bedroom. outside a top London restaurant - by his "husband" and another man. STEPHEN GATELY'S devastated husband Andy Cowles yesterday took the singer's ashes back home to London. "In the morning Andy went into his room. ", In September 2020, Dublin City Council agreed to name "Stephen Gately Park" after the singer.[123]. [71], Fans responded with messages of sympathy on Twitter and Facebook. loud. [41] The couple lived together in the north London village of Highgate. Stephen's fellow bandmates from Boyzone flew to. I know that my boy fell asleep under my arm, his heart stopped, he didnt feel any pain.. We have shared such wonderful times together over the years and were all looking forward to sharing many more. His body was discovered by his husband Andrew Cowles. Something went wrong, please try again later. Stephen was screaming for help. He is a total mess., Celeb obsessed? Cookie Policy The day Stephen Gately died at his holiday villa in Mallorca had been almost perfect. There is so much of him in it, Andrew says. I went into the bedroom and said, Im going. [92] Andrew Lloyd Webber said it is "a great loss to the musical world". We don't understand where that's coming from at all.. 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Who are Celtic Thunder and what are their best songs? Then we had a shower, and went to Stephen. But Mr Gately's solicitor and family friend, Gerald Kean, last night insisted Mr Cowles was the one who found his husband's body. Andy replied, No, leave him sleeping and thats when I told him Stephen looked strange," he said. Stephen Gately was happier than he'd ever been in October 2009. . Copyright 2023 Irish Studio LLC All rights reserved. I did it with both of them.". In January 2007, Gately was heard in Horror of Glam Rock, a Doctor Who audio drama produced by Big Finish Productions for BBC7. At Stephens funeral at his childhood church in Dublin, Boyzones Ronan Keatings voice faltered as he talked of his bandmate to the congregation and thousands of fans gathered outside. [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. It became our song. [22], Boyzone released a brand new single, "Love You Anyway", followed by a new compilation album in October 2008. 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. 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