I'm in complete shock. Gately was a vice patron of the charity Missing People (formerly National Missing Persons Helpline), supporting their Runaway Helpline service for young people. See PA story DEATH Gately. The 32-year-old finds speaking about Stephen almost impossible at times. Louis Walsh, Boyzone, and Stephens family have all helped him through the past few months. Stephen and Andrew had enjoyed dinner at their favourite restaurant, followed by drinks at a . He was a great man. The man who spent the last hours of Stephen Gately's life with him and the singer's husband has broken his silence. He began slapping him round the face when he didnt respond. 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. ANDREW COWLES - who he wed in a "commitment" service at the VIVA LAS VEGAS 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. Whatever the cause of death is, it is not, by any yardstick, a natural one." The guy is in a deep state of shock and he hasnt slept for a minute since this tragedy unfolded. [102] The publication also attempted to alter the original headline but this succeeded only in provoking the public further. Subscribe now for more! [9] He was the fourth of five children; his father Martin was a former decorator and his mother, Margaret (born 1949) a cleaner. The. I certainly hope the Irish people force that newspaper's editor to apologise for the great hurt caused by that article". I did it with both of them.". Stephen Gately: Hunt for mystery third man that Boyzone star and husband took back to their 1m home on night he died. Eleven years ago today the showbiz world was rocked by the sudden death of Boyzone's Stephen Gately. [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". ", Celebrities Index: He was nearly knocked over by the force 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. 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. We don't understand where that's coming from at all.. I went into the bedroom and said, Im going. They sold out two more tours of the United Kingdom. The ban. He is believed to have choked after vomiting in his sleep. Andrew chose his favourite picture of Stephen for the book jacket. I was getting no comfort from them. [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. 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. The trio partied at the Black Cat nightclub in Palma before heading back to their apartment at around 5.30am. Although the four band members arrived back in Ireland last night, it emerged they were expected to return to Majorca to bring Mr Gately's body back to his family. I will never forgive myself for this. WEDDING CHAPEL in August (03) - when the assault took place. 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. 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. "In the morning Andy went into his room. [60][61] Thousands of fans, celebrities, and politicians were in attendance at the funeral. He was on the street and the guy gave him four or five more shots to the 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". When news of his shock death from an undiagnosed heart condition at his holiday. The family asked if his mother could have them as she was having a very tough time, Andrew says, quietly. [17] However, Gately's solicitor and family friend, Gerald Kean, insisted Cowles was the one who found Gately's body. [102] Fry wrote, "I gather a repulsive nobody writing in a paper no one of any decency would be seen dead with has written something loathesome and inhumane". He and his partner Andrew Cowles had been looking forward to a month-long visit at their 1 million villas in the affluent enclave of Puerto Andratx, fresh off the heels of a Boyzone tour. Thousands of mourners, including Walsh, turned up to pay their respects to Gately, at his funeral in Dublin on Saturday. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Bulgarian model Georgi Dochev said he met the couple in a Majorcan gay club . The book, a Harry Potter-style fantasy adventure story Stephen was working on the day he died, is published on Thursday. In May 2001, Gately's third single, "Stay", was released and reached number thirteen in the UK chart. [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". It was a brilliant night, fitting for a brilliant person. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. He was the most happy and confident hed been in his life, and hed just finished his book. My Husband Never Warned My Manager To Stay Away From Me - Asantewaa. I almost have not slept since this happened.. http://bit.ly/1VGTPwA After 25 years, Boyzone will be saying goodbye on their farewell tour playing across the UK this month. Boyzone singer Stephen Gately, who has died suddenly aged 33, had successfully made the transition from teenage pop idol to mainstream showbusiness performer. Former BOYZONE star Stephen Gately has been beaten up in a violent attack outside a top London restaurant - by his "husband" and another man. How did Barbary apes wind up in Ireland 2,300 years ago? Ramon Socias, in the first official comment since the tragic accident, said Stephen did not die as a result of violence. I can never understand why people just don't leave things simple" and one radio station owner, who called on people to write to the Mail to express their disagreement, commented, "We are all very very insulted by that coverage. I still always kiss Stephen goodnight. 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. "They asked me to get involved but I couldn't stand up . But in the harrowing first hours after the grim discovery, Andrew is said to have been wracked with guilt for not checking on him. His Boyzone band mates have now left the island after paying their respects. 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. Andrews had huge support from friends and family, he says, as well as Stephens fans. 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. [72][73] Thousands of pounds have been donated by fans to a Stoke-based children's charity which Gately had endorsed. A video of the song was released on 15 June 2018, featuring images of Gately and Boyzone. He died and I couldnt help him. Photo credit should read: Ian West/PA Wire. [39], From 2000 to 2002, Gately suffered from depression and addiction to prescription drugs. The band is now to link up with manager Louis Walsh, who is staying at his apartment in Dublin city centre. 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. I knew he was dead," he told The Sun in 2014, admitting he didn't know how to break the news to Andrew. Then we saw fluid coming out from his mouth." judge Louis Walsh has turned down a request to speak at his friend Stephen Gately's funeral - in case he buckles under his grief. Dochev has also claimed the men had a "threesome" on the sofa that Stephen was later found dead on. He said: "Well, we didn't go fishing or go to the library. We met up a night later and that was that. 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. So I am doing it for him.. 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 death continued to spark a media frenzy yesterday, with Mr Kean refuting some of the more lurid speculation about Stephen's death. Stephen Patrick David Gately (17 March 1976 - 10 October 2009) was an Irish singer, who, with Ronan Keating, was co-lead singer of the pop group Boyzone; [1] all of Boyzone's studio albums during Gately's lifetime hit number one in the United Kingdom, their third being their most successful internationally. The court spokeswoman, who by custom is not identified, said Gately, 33, died Saturday of acute pulmonary edema, according to preliminary autopsy reports. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. We love you and will miss you forever, 'Steo'. [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. Walsh said that he got on very well with Cowles and always has.. When Boyzone singer Stephen Gately died seven months ago of an undiagnosed heart condition, he was only pages away from completing the children's novel that he had been writing for three years.. Copyright 2023 Irish Studio LLC All rights reserved. We didnt even tell anyone., As they walked out of the chapel, Etta James At Last was playing. Share your email for news, gossip and more. I feel like my life is over, he is said to have told Stephen's Boyzone bandmates. They kept telling Andy that he shouldnt blame himself but he just kept crying his eyes out. This was not in the script", said music historian Paul Gambaccini. [15] By the time Boyzone originally rested the band, they had achieved six number ones on the UK Singles Chart. In 2001 he made a cameo as himself in the fourth series of BBC sitcom Absolutely Fabulous, in that series' opening episode 'Parralox'. Stephen Gately was happier than he'd ever been in October 2009. . I know that my boy fell asleep under my arm, his heart stopped, he didnt feel any pain.. [115] Scotland Yard received a complaint. On October 10, 2009, the beloved Boyzone star died in his husband's arms after a night out in Majorca at 33. Updated 06:52, 2 JUL 2012. Stephen Gately was an Irish singer, songwriter, and actor. By Tom Kelly for the Daily Mail and Sara Nathan Updated: 06:44 EDT, 12 . I will never forgive myself for this. [16] The group split suddenly following a string of performances in Dublin's Point Theatre in 2000. Not only does the Gately family love Cowles, but despite rumors, so does Boyzone founder and X Factor judge Louis Walsh. There is so much of him in it, Andrew says. Oscar nominations: "Banshees" breaks record as Irish talent has its best day ever. Stephen was white and very cold.. saw him aim a kick at the back of his head.". 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. In 2008, he rejoined his colleagues as Boyzone reformed for a series of concerts and recordings. The night he died, wed had such a good time, a lovely evening in our favourite restaurant. Im so sorry. [102] A PCC spokesman said "We're trying to work out what the complaints are. Stephen Gately was previously married to Andrew Cowles (2006 - 2009).. Stephen Gately was in relationships with Eloy de Jong (1999 - 2002) and Stephen Howard (1993 - 1995).. About. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. STUDENT Georgi Dochev has claimed he had sex with Boyzone star Stephen Gately's husband as the singer lay dead next door. Stephen's family have rejected claims he'd been out drinking for eight hours. It was very intense. loud. WATCH: The "wild" moment The Quiet Girl got its historic Oscar nomination. I know that my boy fell asleep under my arm, his heart stopped, he didnt feel any pain.. [7] The single "No Matter What", on which Gately is a prominent vocalist, received heavy play on radio. 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. 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. [102], The Daily Mail then removed all advertising from the online version of the article. We have shared such wonderful times together over the years and were all looking forward to sharing many more. [34] Boyzone bandmate Ronan Keating promised at Gately's funeral that "by hook or by crook" the book would be finished. 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. He is a total mess., Celeb obsessed? [18][19] After his death, manager Louis Walsh described Gately as "the glue in Boyzone, he kept them all together". Site Map You will have to ask the husband what has happened, said Mr Dochev, who is from Sofia. "[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. Reliving the heartbreaking scenes as Andrew frantically tried to revive his husband, Georgi continued, Andy was whispering, Come on baby, wake up. A post-mortem revealed Gately had died of sudden arrhythmia. [14] Gately attended primary school at St Laurence O'Toole's and secondary school at North Strand Technical College. 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. Not realising, Andrew cuddled Stephen for three hours before going to sleep in their own bed. before photographer GREG BRENNAN stepped in and prevented the one-time singer Stephen Gately had patched things up with his family in recent years. The FATHER AND SON singer was dining at THE IVY on Saturday (18OCT03) with I went into the bedroom and said, Im going. Gately was knocked over and reportedly punched and kicked in the attack, Copyright 2023 Irish Studio LLC All rights reserved. The man who stayed at Stephen Gately's house the night he died has claimed they were having a two-year affair. Stephen's parents, Margaret and Martin, agreed . ", 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. 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. We met Stephen Gately back in 1998 when we first started out and since then had the pleasure of meeting him many times. [36] Based on Gately's handwritten notes the day he died he had just worked out the ending. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. I asked Andy to come and check him. 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. "The quarrelling continued on the street and then I heard the smack and They kept telling Andy that he shouldnt blame himself but he just kept crying his eyes out. It seems very special that the day he died he had just worked out the ending. Four days later, according to a pathologists report, he died of a pulmonary oedema fluid on the lung caused by an undiagnosed heart defect. Stephen Gately died Saturday while he and his partner were visiting the Spanish island of Majorca. We are not satisfied that it was an eight-hour drinking binge. I took his wrist and he was motionless. 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. On 19 March 2006, Gately entered into a civil partnership with Cowles in a ceremony in London. [85] My First Time, a stage show which was set to star bandmember Keith Duffy, was cancelled entirely. 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. There have been other versions of his last hours that hurt his family deeply but Andrew says he alone knows what happened that night. Stephen was a beautiful person in both body and spirit. Not realising, Andrew cuddled Stephen for three hours before going to sleep in their own bed. [65] The funeral clashed with the wedding of a niece of Bertie Ahern and several of her guests defected to the funeral instead. The mourning Gatelys, who live in Dublin, consider Cowles one of the family, and have said: Stephen loved him with all his heart and made my son happy., Gatelys grieving mother Margaret shared: "I asked Stephen when they got together if it was love and he said it was more than anything he'd ever found.". Sun 11 Oct 2009 11.44 EDT. 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. The single reached number three in the UK charts. STEPHEN GATELY'S devastated husband Andy Cowles yesterday took the singer's ashes back home to London. Then I Gately spoke of his love for the village, saying he "wouldn't move away for the world. [92] Stephen Fry described Gately's demise as "a dreadful shock". [6] Gately died of a congenital heart defect in a flat that he and Cowles owned in Mallorca, Spain, in 2009. [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. Andy replied, No, leave him sleeping and thats when I told him Stephen looked strange," he said. Gately also took part in Channel Five's All Star Talent Show in October 2006, performing the slice and dice magic trick which he only had a week to learn, coming second to Toby Anstis. "[112] The Daily Telegraph's Damian Thompson said "Moir's reputation is in tatters this evening". 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. There was no sign of violence in his death, the spokeswoman said. 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. The top five tourist attractions in County Waterford, On This Day: Carpathia arrives in New York with hundreds of Titanic survivors, Biden's "Mayo for Sam" remark sends right-wing America into meltdown, Convicted pedophile was planning to conduct terrorist attack in Ireland, WATCH: Guide for what to see and do in Annascaul, Co Kerry. 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He lit up our lives and those of the many friends he had all over the world. Andrew explains: Then, one day Id been for a bit of a boozy lunch at the Ivy and I bumped into Stephen shopping in Covent Garden. He was also in the second series of ITV's Dancing on Ice with his dancing partner Kristina Lenko. [13] Gately's father had an accident as a result of which he had to be hospitalised for three months from September 2004. 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. [14] His mother then took over as full-time carer. Stephen Gately dating history Relationships. 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. [32] This in turn raised thousands more pounds. The group unanimously agreed that Gately should be allowed to pair with a male actor. Then we had a shower, and went to Stephen. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. We bought a house together. 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. Afterwards, a tribute party was given for Gately, and was attended by 450 relatives and friends. Margaret cares for her husband full-time following the accident at work in September 2004, which . [93] Elton John said he and his partner David Furnish were "stunned" when they heard the news. Celeb obsessed? 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