[92] Andrew Lloyd Webber said it is "a great loss to the musical world". I was getting no comfort from them. [48], Gately had spent the evening with his partner Cowles at the Black Cat club in Mallorca's capital Palma. I was only with him on Monday at an awards ceremony. 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. "[72][77] Walsh dropped out of the live results show of The X Factor on 11 October 2009 as a direct result of Gately's death. We don't understand where that's coming from at all.. WATCH: The "wild" moment The Quiet Girl got its historic Oscar nomination. In December 2002, Gately took the lead role in Bill Kenwright's new production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,[15] which previewed in Oxford in December 2002 before moving to Liverpool over Christmas 2002 and finally to London's West End and the New London Theatre in Drury Lane in February 2003. 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. [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. 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. They kept telling Andy that he shouldnt blame himself but he just kept crying his eyes out. The night before had been like any other Saturday. They went out in eighth place on 10 February 2007. Focusing on finishing my book next so may be quiet here.. Stephen's family have rejected claims he'd been out drinking for eight hours. M argaret Gately was joined by fans who had flown in from the UK and even as far away as Geneva for a mass at St Laurence O'Toole Church on Sheriff Street in Dublin, where his funeral mass also . He was nearly knocked over by the force Site Map [90], Irish boy band Westlife said: "We are, like everyone else, in shock today. Cookie Policy Stephen and Andrew were legally wed in London on March 19, 2006, entitling Cowles to ownership of the couples homes in England and Spain, as well as Gatelys investments and savings. Stephen Gately died unexpectedly after a night out in Majorca 11 years ago today leaving partner Andrew Cowles devastated, Want all the latest Showbiz news direct to your inbox? In January 2007, Gately was heard in Horror of Glam Rock, a Doctor Who audio drama produced by Big Finish Productions for BBC7. 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. Not realising, Andrew cuddled Stephen for three hours before going to sleep in their own bed. 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.. [6] Gately died of a congenital heart defect in a flat that he and Cowles owned in Mallorca, Spain, in 2009. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. [69][70] Keith Duffy reminisced on the early days: "He told Louis [Walsh] he was 5ft 7in (170 cm). [14] As a teenager he appeared in various musicals and theatre performances at school, such as Juno and the Paycock. There have been other versions of his last hours that hurt his family deeply but Andrew says he alone knows what happened that night. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. The man who stayed at Stephen Gately's house the night he died has claimed they were having a two-year affair. Andrew says: He was so proud of that book, and I am so proud of him. [80] That edition of the show attracted an "absolutely huge" audience which was said to have been seeking updates on the singer's death. Steven died in his husband Andrew Cowles' arms after suffering from an . . Copyright 2023 Irish Studio LLC All rights reserved. [9] He was the fourth of five children; his father Martin was a former decorator and his mother, Margaret (born 1949) a cleaner. There is so much of him in it, Andrew says. [42] In July 2009, their home was broken into by thieves who took 80,000 of items, including a prized Rolex watch which Gately had purchased with his first pay cheque. Are they aware of Jan Moir's piece?what are they going to do about it?". I'm in complete shock. Former BOYZONE star Stephen Gately has been beaten up in a violent attack On 19 March 2006, Gately entered into a civil partnership with Cowles in a ceremony in London. [32] On one visit to a hospital he met a terminally ill child who admired the jacket he was wearing, and Gately allowed her to have it. He was just furious that I'd He added: "Then Andy and I had sex once again in his room. In April 2006 he took on the role of The Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz at the Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury. I went into the bedroom and said, Im going. I will never forgive myself for this. We met Stephen Gately back in 1998 when we first started out and since then had the pleasure of meeting him many times. 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. 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. [36] Based on Gately's handwritten notes the day he died he had just worked out the ending. The popular star never woke up after a night out with husband Andrew Cowles, who recently admitted that he misses Steo "every day". 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I did it with both of them.". Stephen's parents, Margaret and Martin, agreed that heartbroken . As always you can unsubscribe at any time. It was a brilliant night, fitting for a brilliant person. I've been shouting at the TV all night"[84]at which Walsh was too upset to speak. [60][61] Thousands of fans, celebrities, and politicians were in attendance at the funeral. [10] He was estranged from his parents for years, but reconciled with them in 2008 and visited them with Andrew Cowles that year.[14]. The trio partied at the Black Cat nightclub in Palma before heading back to their apartment at around 5.30am. It seems very special that the day he died he had just worked out the ending. Eleven years ago today the showbiz world was rocked by the sudden death of Boyzone's Stephen Gately. He died and I couldnt help him. Id like it to be his solo number one, he says. "Today we lost another young legend of music. Something went wrong, please try again later. Stephen's parents, Margaret and Martin, agreed . 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. [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. By Tom Kelly for the Daily Mail and Sara Nathan Updated: 06:44 EDT, 12 . Himself and the Boyzone lads paved the way for us as a band. [92] Stephen Fry described Gately's demise as "a dreadful shock". Afterwards, a tribute party was given for Gately, and was attended by 450 relatives and friends. A February appearance at the 2008 Meteor Awards relaunched the reformed Boyzone, with touring taking place throughout 2008. I noticed some strange spots on Stephen's legs, but I thought it was due to some kind of skin disease.". [23] It was condemned by, among others, the minister of the Dromore Reformed Presbyterian Church. [7] The single "No Matter What", on which Gately is a prominent vocalist, received heavy play on radio. The man who spent the last hours of Stephen Gately's life with him and the singer's husband has broken his silence. [48] His death was a result of a congenital heart defect. Oscar nominations: "Banshees" breaks record as Irish talent has its best day ever. He was the most happy and confident hed been in his life, and hed just finished his book. He began his career in the music industry in . On October 10, 2009, the beloved Boyzone star died in his husband's arms after a night out in Majorca at 33. April 13, 2023. I have found myself cussing him, just a few times, for leaving me, he says, choking back tears. [15] By the time Boyzone originally rested the band, they had achieved six number ones on the UK Singles Chart. 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. The official said Gately had suffered a pulmonary oedema, an. I know that my boy fell asleep under my arm, his heart stopped, he didnt feel any pain.. [81] Walsh also was absent from the second week of The X Factor which coincided with Gately's funeral,[20][82][83]later commenting: "I never want to watch the show at home again. His character only spoke for 3 episodes, before becoming a background character. The court spokeswoman, who by custom is not identified, said Gately, 33, died Saturday of acute pulmonary edema, according to preliminary autopsy reports. He was shy and a lot of that stemmed from the tough time he had with his sexuality. This week, Andrew fulfils that promise. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. 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. [62] Fans had travelled from as far as South Africa, and Taiwan to attend the funeral. Bulgarian model Georgi Dochev said he met the couple in a Majorcan gay club . Eleven years ago today the showbiz world was rocked by the sudden death of Boyzone's Stephen Gately. The beloved Boyzone star was just 33 years old. Lets wake Stephen up so I can say goodbye. Stephen Gately died early on the morning of October 10, 2009 while on holiday in Majorca. [49][50] According to Dochev, he discovered Gately's body lying on a sofa as he was about to leave. I knew he was dead," he told The Sun in 2014, admitting he didn't know how to break the news to Andrew. 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.". It has a great vibe and the people here are brilliant". [52][78][79] Simon Cowell addressed the issue at the start of the programme. A video of the song was released on 15 June 2018, featuring images of Gately and Boyzone. They sold out two more tours of the United Kingdom. "The guy started screaming abuse at me then. The student told a radio station in Bulgaria the three of them met regularly for dates and sexual encounters. [50] Spanish police were alerted at 1:45pm by Cowles, after he had tried to revive Gately. This was not in the script", said music historian Paul Gambaccini. 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