I've been shouting at the TV all night"[84]at which Walsh was too upset to speak. Stephen Gately: Hunt for mystery third man that Boyzone star and husband took back to their 1m home on night he died. I knew he was dead," he told The Sun in 2014, admitting he didn't know how to break the news to Andrew. X Factor. We met up a night later and that was that. [45], Gately's idol was Michael Jackson, whom he met at RDS Arena in 1997 when Jackson was embarking on his HIStory World Tour. Gately was a vice patron of the charity Missing People (formerly National Missing Persons Helpline), supporting their Runaway Helpline service for young people. [32] This in turn raised thousands more pounds. [22], Boyzone released a brand new single, "Love You Anyway", followed by a new compilation album in October 2008. [102] Derren Brown and Stephen Fry used Twitter to front an online campaign against the Daily Mail and Jan Moir throughout the afternoon and a Facebook page was set up urging followers to complain to the brands whose advertisements featured alongside the article. [80] That edition of the show attracted an "absolutely huge" audience which was said to have been seeking updates on the singer's death. In an April 2009 interview with the Press Association he declared that he was nearly finished, had publisher interest, and hoped for a Christmas 2009 release. 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. His Boyzone band mates have now left the island after paying their respects. See PA story DEATH Gately. [53], A post-mortem and toxicology tests took place on 13 October and this examination showed that Gately died of natural causes. [99] According to The Guardian details about where Moir lived were posted on the Internet and a false rumour that the Daily Mail had reported Cowles as Gately's murderer was repeated on Twitter. The trio partied at the Black Cat nightclub in Palma before heading back to their apartment at around 5. Stephen Gately died in his husband Andrew's arms Boyzone slept with Stephen Gately's coffin before funeral to ease mum's fear Stephen Gately's battle with pills and depression before. We didnt even tell anyone., As they walked out of the chapel, Etta James At Last was playing. 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 . Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Something went wrong, please try again later. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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He then tried to revive him by giving him mouth-to-mouth but there was nothing either of us could do.. [52][78][79] Simon Cowell addressed the issue at the start of the programme. [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". Ramon Socias, in the first official comment since the tragic accident, said Stephen did not die as a result of violence. I was only with him on Monday at an awards ceremony. [26], Boyzone's former manager Louis Walsh is quoted as saying: "We're all absolutely devastated. The trio partied at the Black Cat nightclub in Palma before heading back to their apartment at around 5.30am. [10], Gately started dating Andrew Cowles, an internet businessman,[40] who had been introduced to him by mutual friends Elton John and David Furnish. When he auditioned for The Hobbit later on, he said he was 5ft 3in (160 cm). They returned home with someone that they had met that night, Bulgarian national Georgi Dochev. It was only when Georgi stopped to have a cigarette on his way out at around 1.30pm that he noticed Stephen still hadn't moved and his hands were white. . [43], His manager Louis Walsh was unaware of Gately's sexuality when he selected him for Boyzone and has said that, had he known, he would have thought twice before picking him, claiming less than a year before his death that "it wasn't cool then to have a gay guy in a band". [92] Stephen Fry described Gately's demise as "a dreadful shock". The guy is in a deep state of shock and he hasnt slept for a minute since this tragedy unfolded. 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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. http://bit.ly/1VGTPwA After 25 years, Boyzone will be saying goodbye on their farewell tour playing across the UK this month. The remaining members of Boyzone, led by Ronan Keating, will bring the body of their friend on its final journey back to Dublin in the coming days. Reliving the heartbreaking scenes as Andrew frantically tried to revive his husband, Georgi continued, Andy was whispering, Come on baby, wake up. WEDDING CHAPEL in August (03) - when the assault took place. The night before had been like any other Saturday. The night before had been like any other Saturday. 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. We know from the pathologists report that Stephen died sleeping with me on the sofa, he says, softly. 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. He passed away suddenly in the early hours of the morning while at his holiday home in Port D'Andratx, Majorca. STEPHEN GATELY'S devastated husband Andy Cowles yesterday took the singer's ashes back home to London. He's just finished a successful tour with bandmates Ronan Keating, Keith Duffy, Shane Lynch and Mikey Graham and was looking forward to a month-long break at the 1million villa he shared with husband Andrew Cowles in the affluent area of Puerto Andratx. 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. It was a premonition, of sorts. [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". Copyright 2023 Irish Studio LLC All rights reserved. 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. and they said there was an exchange of words. outside a top London restaurant - by his "husband" and another man. He was just furious that I'd [103] Brown wrote, "If Gateley's [sic] passing causes today's kind of gutter-journalism to be held to account, we can perhaps take that as a tribute". I still always kiss Stephen goodnight. Moir's article resulted in over 25,000 complaints to the Press Complaints Commission (PCC) that day,[98][99][100][101] causing its site to crash for several hours. Over 3,500 fans lined the streets of Dublin to listen to the funeral service on loud speakers. [17] However, Gately's solicitor and family friend, Gerald Kean, insisted Cowles was the one who found Gately's body. [102] A PCC spokesman said "We're trying to work out what the complaints are. [76] The search term "Boyzone" also ranked highly, being separated from "Stephen Gately" only by second-placed searches for "Nobel Peace Prize" following the announcement of the award to US President Barack Obama. Stephen Gately was an Irish singer, songwriter, and actor. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. His body was. The album was released on the 16 November 2018.[27][28]. [63][64][65] He was cremated in a private ceremony later that afternoon. Stephen's family have rejected claims he'd been out drinking for eight hours. He was also in the second series of ITV's Dancing on Ice with his dancing partner Kristina Lenko. I did it with both of them.". The album included twelve tracks including a version of the classic "Bright Eyes", which he recorded for the soundtrack to the TV version of Watership Down. [42] Gately was based in London for the rest of his life. He apologises. Brennan says, "I was talking to someone who was inside (the restaurant) But when he spoke about the novel Stephen had been writing when he died, he made a firm promise. Andy replied, No, leave him sleeping and thats when I told him Stephen looked strange," he said. "In the morning Andy went into his room. If someone adores you, and he did adore me and I adored him, that doesnt come around too often.. File photo dated 8/5/2008 of Boyzone (left to right) Keith Duffy, Ronan Keating, Stephen Gately, Shane Lynchy and Mikey Graham arrive at The Cauldwell Ball at the Battersea Evolution in Battersea Park, London. Then we saw fluid coming out from his mouth." [69][70] Keith Duffy reminisced on the early days: "He told Louis [Walsh] he was 5ft 7in (170 cm). The court spokeswoman, who by custom is not identified, said Gately, 33, died Saturday of acute pulmonary edema, according to preliminary autopsy reports. He died under my arm, curled up on the sofa and it was a few good hours before I realised he wasnt sleeping.. Reliving the heartbreaking scenes as Andrew frantically tried to revive his husband, Georgi continued, Andy was whispering, Come on baby, wake up. Whatever the cause of death is, it is not, by any yardstick, a natural one." 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. Stephen Gately and husband Andrew Cowles Ronan Keating, Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham and Shane Lynch carry out the coffin after the funeral of Boyzone singer Stephen Gately at St Laurence. [23] It was condemned by, among others, the minister of the Dromore Reformed Presbyterian Church. [16] The group split suddenly following a string of performances in Dublin's Point Theatre in 2000. I dropped the camera to break it up. "I went to take his pulse and couldnt find one. A post-mortem revealed Gately had died of sudden arrhythmia. The day Stephen Gately died at his holiday villa in Mallorca had been almost perfect. I took his wrist and he was motionless. Boyzone singer Stephen Gately, who has died suddenly aged 33, had successfully made the transition from teenage pop idol to mainstream showbusiness performer. ", Boyzone still plans on releasing their upcoming album, which will be dedicated to their fallen brother Steo., Andrew Cowles and Stephen Gately on their wedding day, Take it easy and travel slow around the island of Ireland, Top ten Irish mob movies that lit up the screen. 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. He is a total mess., Harrowing moment Stephen Gateley's husband realised he'd died in his arms eight hours earlier. [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. "I went to take his pulse and couldnt find one. 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. The man who spent the last hours of Stephen Gately's life with him and the singer's husband has broken his silence. 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. 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. 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. Irish Singer Stephen Gately was born Stephen Patrick David Gately on 17th March, 1976 in Dublin, Ireland and passed away on 10th Oct 2009 Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain . [60][61] Thousands of fans, celebrities, and politicians were in attendance at the funeral. Stephen Gately died at the age of 33, early on October 10, 2009. The man who stayed at Stephen Gately's house the night he died has claimed they were having a two-year affair. My Husband Never Warned My Manager To Stay Away From Me - Asantewaa. He is a total mess., Celeb obsessed? Stephen Gatelys husband Andrew Cowles will get the Boyzone singers 11 million ($16.4 million)estate, and the Gately family reportedly has no intentions of challenging the decision. 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. Former BOYZONE star Stephen Gately has been beaten up in a violent attack outside a top London restaurant - by his "husband" and another man. He also voiced one of the characters in the series, Blackavar, which was created to look like him. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. There have been other versions of his last hours that hurt his family deeply but Andrew says he alone knows what happened that night. Updated 06:52, 2 JUL 2012. [32] Gately's family requested that donations be given to the charity instead of flowers sent to them after his death in 2009. Oscar nominations: "Banshees" breaks record as Irish talent has its best day ever. They were considered a major pop band of the 1990s and had a much publicised rivalry with UK boy band Take That,[16] even selling more singles than them. Picture: Boyzone 2008 Meteor Music Awards - Arrivals Dublin, Ireland - 15.02.08. [7] The single "No Matter What", on which Gately is a prominent vocalist, received heavy play on radio. [86] The four surviving members of Boyzone had memorial tattoos inked on their bodies when they brought Gately's body home. [92] Katherine Jenkins twittered of "memories 2 cherish" from a night out in the weeks leading up to his death. News Politics. They were quarrelling so staff asked them to leave. Tony Connell, CPS London complex casework lawyer, said: "In coming to this conclusion I have paid particular attention to Article 10 of the Human Rights Act which protects individuals' freedom of expression. [17] His death was later determined to have been caused by a pulmonary oedema resulting from an undiagnosed heart condition. [85] My First Time, a stage show which was set to star bandmember Keith Duffy, was cancelled entirely. [needs update][citation needed], Gately came out as gay in 1999 after discovering that an acquaintance was about to sell the details of his sexuality to the media. In April 2006 he took on the role of The Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz at the Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury. [14] His mother then took over as full-time carer. Its not called the death zone for nothing. But in the harrowing first hours after the grim discovery, Andrew is said to have been wracked with guilt for not checking on him. Stephen was screaming for help. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. We love you and will miss you forever, 'Steo'. It contains a foreword by Elton John and David Furnish, and is illustrated by Keith Wilson. 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. Bulgarian Georgi . Andrew says: He was so proud of that book, and I am so proud of him. [113] The PCC contacted the Gately family and investigated if they had received a formal complaint from them, but stated they were not in a position to act directly on complaints from members of the public. "[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. [92] Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism Martin Cullen paid tribute: "Stephen Gately was a gifted young man with a talent for singing which brought him tremendous success as a member of Boyzone and also as a West End star. RM2D35JB0 - ALTERNATE CROP Andrew Cowles, the husband of Boyzone star Stephen Gately, who was found dead at his home in the resort of Port Andratx, Majorca, on Saturday afternoon, arrives at the Mon Port Hotel, in Majorca, where fellow Boyzone members Ronan Keating, Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham and Shane Lynch are staying following the death of their fellow band member. The band is now to link up with manager Louis Walsh, who is staying at his apartment in Dublin city centre. It was a brilliant night, fitting for a brilliant person. 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. Focusing on finishing my book next so may be quiet here.. The ban. Eleven years ago today the showbiz world was rocked by the sudden death of Boyzone's Stephen Gately. A video of highlights from the Irish singers career was shown. But Mr Gately's solicitor and family friend, Gerald Kean, last night insisted Mr Cowles was the one who found his husband's body. Jemma Neely and Michele Moffat at the Boyzone concert in the Odyssey, Caoimhe Campbell, Lauren Doherty, Meghann McKeever and Hayley Quinnell at the Boyzone concert in the Odyssey Arena, Belfast, Margret Campbell, Francis Doherty, Maureen McKeever and Clare Campbell at the Boyzone concert in the Odyssey Arena, Belfast, Jemma Neely and Michele Moffat at the Boyzone concert in the Odyssey Arena, Belfast, Christine and Nollen Bannon at the Boyzone concert in the Odyssey Arena, Belfast, Seanan Donnelly, Cara Donnelly and Michelle Corry at the Boyzone concert in the Odyssey Arena, Belfast, Catherine McVeigh, Nadine Quinn and Aislinn Murray at the Boyzone concert in the Odyssey Arena, Belfast. December 2008 saw the release of a second new single, "Better". "The guy started screaming abuse at me then. On the spur of the moment, we got married, says Andrew. 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. [39], From 2000 to 2002, Gately suffered from depression and addiction to prescription drugs. A February appearance at the 2008 Meteor Awards relaunched the reformed Boyzone, with touring taking place throughout 2008. Stephen took two punches to the face. Stephen gately husband andrew cowles put Gately on antidepressants, News Gay honour for Boyzone and Stephen Gately Boyzone were last night honoured by gay campaign group Stonewall for the late Stephen Gately's contribution to raising awareness. Who in Westlife died? [3] He released a solo album in 2000, after the group's initial break-up, which charted in the UK top ten and yielded three UK hit singles, including the top three hit "New Beginning". [41] The couple lived together in the north London village of Highgate. He said he empathised with them, with Boyzone having lost Stephen Gately in 2009. Its not fair, because he didnt have a choice. Gately made his sexuality known in 1999 and came out to publicity. ANDREW COWLES - who he wed in a "commitment" service at the VIVA LAS VEGAS I knew he was dead," he told The Sun in 2014, admitting he didn't know how to break the news to Andrew. I do get some comfort from knowing how happy he was that day, his widower says, breaking his silence for the first time about the last 24 hours of Stephens life. It was there that the tragic star passed away. [95] Bono later paid tribute to Gately during U2's U2 360 Tour worldwide concerts.[96][97]. The book, a Harry Potter-style fantasy adventure story Stephen was working on the day he died, is published on Thursday. 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. Our love and sympathy go out to Andrew and Stephen's family. It wasnt legal, it was just a commitment ceremony, but it was fun. [48], Gately had spent the evening with his partner Cowles at the Black Cat club in Mallorca's capital Palma. STUDENT Georgi Dochev has claimed he had sex with Boyzone star Stephen Gately's husband as the singer lay dead next door. Not realising, Andrew cuddled Stephen for three hours before going to sleep in their own bed. In January 2007, Gately was heard in Horror of Glam Rock, a Doctor Who audio drama produced by Big Finish Productions for BBC7. [66][67] Gately's coffin was carried into and out of the church by his bandmates,[68] and during the service Ronan Keating gave an emotional eulogy, during which he broke down several times and apologised to the congregation. It has been very traumatic. I realised it was Photo credit should read: Ian West/PA Wire. The Gately family are not expected to travel to Majorca and will stay in their home near Sheriff Street in Dublin's north inner city to arrange Stephens funeral. Despite his promising start, the musician ended up coming in eighth place alongside his professional dance partner Kristina Lenko. He was on the street and the guy gave him four or five more shots to the Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. I know that my boy fell asleep under my arm, his heart stopped, he didnt feel any pain.. "We all deal with grief in our own ways, and this was our way. 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