Boyzones Gately has died

Daughter of Satan · October 11th, 2009, 03:39 PM

Friends, fans and stars have paid tribute to Boyzone singer Stephen Gately, who has died suddenly at the age of 33 while on holiday in Majorca.

Gately's bandmates described him as "our friend and brother" and said he "lit up our lives and those of the many friends he had all over the world".

Boyzone manager Louis Walsh has pulled out of Sunday's X Factor TV show.

A spokesman for Gately's family attributed his death to natural causes and ruled out drugs and suicide.

Gately's boy band enjoyed huge success in the 1990s, scoring six UK number one singles.

They reformed in 2007 before embarking on a string of comeback concerts and were planning to release a new album next year.

A statement from the four remaining members of Boyzone said: "We have shared such wonderful times together over the years and were all looking forward to sharing many more.

"Stephen was a beautiful person in both body and spirit. Our love and sympathy go out to Andrew and Stephen's family. We love you and will miss you forever."

Singer Ronan Keating was in Chicago when the news of Gately's death emerged and has travelled to join the rest of the group, who have flown to Majorca.

Irish solicitor Gerald Kean, a spokesman for Gately's family, said: "There's no foul play involved and it's not suicide.

"It's just a tragic accident is what we've been told and we're happy that that is correct information.

"There is nothing untoward, it's not drugs, we don't believe, it's not suicide, it's not murder, it's not a fight. That's what we've been told."

The family hope to have the remains returned to Ireland by the end of the week for the funeral in Dublin, he added.

A post mortem will take place in Spain on Tuesday.

Police said they were called to a house near Port d'Andratx on the western tip of the island on Saturday afternoon.

"At the moment it is not known how he died," a police spokesman said. "There are no signs of suspicious circumstances."

Gately was on holiday with his long-term partner Andy Cowles, who was introduced to him by Sir Elton John and his partner David Furnish.

Sir Elton said on Sunday he and Furnish were "stunned by this tragedy".
Stephen was the kindest, gentlest soul," he said. "We send our love and condolences to his partner Andy and to all his friends everywhere."

Former Irish Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, a friend of Gately, said the singer and his group had been "part of Irish life, and far wider than that" for 15 years. "It's a huge, huge tragedy. It's so sad," he said.

Louis Walsh's spokeswoman confirmed that the manager would not go ahead with his appearance as an X Factor judge.

His spokeswoman said: "He thanks you all for the messages of support at this sad time."

An X Factor spokeswoman said the other three judges would "continue with the show in the usual way".

Walsh earlier told the News of the World newspaper that he was "in complete shock".

Fellow Irish boy band Westlife, also managed by Walsh, put out a statement describing Gately as a "friendly, positive spirit and a passionate performer".

Beard Rape · October 11th, 2009, 03:45 PM

Jeez, that's too bad... who is he and more importantly why don't I care?

sickpuppy · October 11th, 2009, 04:34 PM

some faggot who was in a faggoty boyband.you'll now care even less.

Beard Rape · October 11th, 2009, 06:52 PM

omigod noooooo... my toast, I burnt it.

Still don't really know why a thread was made in this guys honor, but whatever. I bet he absolutely rocked out in the moors of Wales, or wherever.

xhotstuffx · October 11th, 2009, 09:19 PM

i was never a fan but he seemed like a gentleman thats sad RIP

aRyan · October 12th, 2009, 08:21 AM

Star Ice Heart · October 12th, 2009, 09:13 AM

^ lol

Equal Hater · October 12th, 2009, 12:10 PM

Band name should have been Gayzones, being more appropriate with their appearance.

BTW, this must have been a UK thing as I never heard of them in my entire life.

Did he choke on a cock o something?

Send him flowers, DOS.

Peterpigman · October 12th, 2009, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beard Rape

omigod noooooo... my toast, I burnt it.

Still don't really know why a thread was made in this guys honor, but whatever. I bet he absolutely rocked out in the moors of Wales, or wherever.

He was Irish, I would guess he went on a drink/drugs bender and either had a hearty or choked on his vomit. They were quite big in the UK btw.

Equal Hater · October 12th, 2009, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peterpigman

He was Irish, I would guess he went on a drink/drugs bender and either had a hearty or choked on his vomit. They were quite big in the UK btw.

How big can big be in the UK?

RORER-714 · October 12th, 2009, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Equal Hater

How big can big be in the UK?

The UK is like the size of Kentucky,so...

Equal Hater · October 12th, 2009, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RORER-714

The UK is like the size of Kentucky,so...

My point exactly...

c mo · October 12th, 2009, 06:32 PM

never heard of him

Peterpigman · October 13th, 2009, 11:30 AM

Pulmonary edema apparently, in laymans terms he choked on his vomit after a session on the drink.

GorehoundLarry · October 13th, 2009, 12:43 PM

Sucks.

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Daughter of Satan Warden Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: interforum policing Posts: 9,149	Boyzones Gately has died Friends, fans and stars have paid tribute to Boyzone singer Stephen Gately, who has died suddenly at the age of 33 while on holiday in Majorca. Gately's bandmates described him as "our friend and brother" and said he "lit up our lives and those of the many friends he had all over the world". Boyzone manager Louis Walsh has pulled out of Sunday's X Factor TV show. A spokesman for Gately's family attributed his death to natural causes and ruled out drugs and suicide. Gately's boy band enjoyed huge success in the 1990s, scoring six UK number one singles. They reformed in 2007 before embarking on a string of comeback concerts and were planning to release a new album next year. A statement from the four remaining members of Boyzone said: "We have shared such wonderful times together over the years and were all looking forward to sharing many more. "Stephen was a beautiful person in both body and spirit. Our love and sympathy go out to Andrew and Stephen's family. We love you and will miss you forever." Singer Ronan Keating was in Chicago when the news of Gately's death emerged and has travelled to join the rest of the group, who have flown to Majorca. Irish solicitor Gerald Kean, a spokesman for Gately's family, said: "There's no foul play involved and it's not suicide. "It's just a tragic accident is what we've been told and we're happy that that is correct information. "There is nothing untoward, it's not drugs, we don't believe, it's not suicide, it's not murder, it's not a fight. That's what we've been told." The family hope to have the remains returned to Ireland by the end of the week for the funeral in Dublin, he added. A post mortem will take place in Spain on Tuesday. Police said they were called to a house near Port d'Andratx on the western tip of the island on Saturday afternoon. "At the moment it is not known how he died," a police spokesman said. "There are no signs of suspicious circumstances." Gately was on holiday with his long-term partner Andy Cowles, who was introduced to him by Sir Elton John and his partner David Furnish. Sir Elton said on Sunday he and Furnish were "stunned by this tragedy". Stephen was the kindest, gentlest soul," he said. "We send our love and condolences to his partner Andy and to all his friends everywhere." Former Irish Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, a friend of Gately, said the singer and his group had been "part of Irish life, and far wider than that" for 15 years. "It's a huge, huge tragedy. It's so sad," he said. Louis Walsh's spokeswoman confirmed that the manager would not go ahead with his appearance as an X Factor judge. His spokeswoman said: "He thanks you all for the messages of support at this sad time." An X Factor spokeswoman said the other three judges would "continue with the show in the usual way". Walsh earlier told the News of the World newspaper that he was "in complete shock". Fellow Irish boy band Westlife, also managed by Walsh, put out a statement describing Gately as a "friendly, positive spirit and a passionate performer". __________________ If you prick us, do we not bleed? if you tickle us, do we not laugh? if you poison us, do we not die? and if you wrong us, shall we not revenge The GA Last edited by Daughter of Satan; October 11th, 2009 at 03:44 PM.. Reason: adding a pic

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