Gately and Cowles held a commitment ceremony in a wedding chapel while on holiday in Las Vegas in 2003. [33], During the three years prior to his death, Gately had been writing a children's fantasy novel called The Tree of Seasons. He was born on March 17, 1976, in Dublin, Ireland. ANDREW COWLES - who he wed in a "commitment" service at the VIVA LAS VEGAS
Gately's bandmates flew to Mallorca on 11 October 2009. The official said Gately had suffered a pulmonary oedema, an. 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 . 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. He then tried to revive him by giving him mouth-to-mouth but there was nothing either of us could do.. "I went to take his pulse and couldnt find one. Stephen Gately dating history Relationships. He was a great man. He was shy and a lot of that stemmed from the tough time he had with his sexuality. [111] The editor of UK gay magazine Attitude questioned why Moir linked Gately's death with the recent suicide of the former partner of comedian Matt Lucas, asking "If that's not homophobic, what is homophobia? ", 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. Issue date: Saturday October 11 2009. The group unanimously agreed that Gately should be allowed to pair with a male actor. Stephen Gately: Hunt for mystery third man that Boyzone star and husband took back to their 1m home on night he died. 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. About Us Advertise Business Write For Us T&Cs [99], The matter became serious enough for retailer Marks & Spencer to request the newspaper to remove an advertisement for its services from anywhere near the vicinity of the article, with the company issuing a statement which read: "Marks & Spencer does not tolerate any form of discrimination". In May 2001, Gately's third single, "Stay", was released and reached number thirteen in the UK chart. Stephen Gately died early on the morning of October 10, 2009 while on holiday in Majorca. [35], The Tree of Seasons was written in collaboration with June Considine and Jules Williams. In April 2006 he took on the role of The Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz at the Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury. [10], Gately started dating Andrew Cowles, an internet businessman,[40] who had been introduced to him by mutual friends Elton John and David Furnish. [23] It was condemned by, among others, the minister of the Dromore Reformed Presbyterian Church. The couple met in 2003 at a party in London after some matchmaking by Elton John and his partner David Furnish. I asked Andy to come and check him. before photographer GREG BRENNAN stepped in and prevented the one-time singer
[26], Boyzone's former manager Louis Walsh is quoted as saying: "We're all absolutely devastated. STUDENT Georgi Dochev has claimed he had sex with Boyzone star Stephen Gately's husband as the singer lay dead next door. He added: "Then Andy and I had sex once again in his room. [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. I took his wrist and he was motionless. Reliving the heartbreaking scenes as Andrew frantically tried to revive his husband, Georgi continued, Andy was whispering, Come on baby, wake up. 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. We know from the pathologists report that Stephen died sleeping with me on the sofa, devastated Andrew told The Mirror. [17] However, Gately's solicitor and family friend, Gerald Kean, insisted Cowles was the one who found Gately's body. [32] This in turn raised thousands more pounds. Eleven years ago today the showbiz world was rocked by the sudden death of Boyzone's Stephen Gately. 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 had been having a long-term sexual relationship with both men. But Mr Gately's solicitor and family friend, Gerald Kean, last night insisted Mr Cowles was the one who found his husband's body. Updated 06:52, 2 JUL 2012. 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. [10] He was estranged from his parents for years, but reconciled with them in 2008 and visited them with Andrew Cowles that year.[14]. face. When news of his shock death from an undiagnosed heart condition at his holiday. 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 quarrelling continued on the street and then I heard the smack and
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[32] Gately's family requested that donations be given to the charity instead of flowers sent to them after his death in 2009. They sold out two more tours of the United Kingdom. They kept telling Andy that he shouldnt blame himself but he just kept crying his eyes out. 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. He also voiced one of the characters in the series, Blackavar, which was created to look like him. [52] He said: "This is really, really tragic news I want to send out my condolences to the family, our thoughts are with Louis". But he was a true giant of a man". This was not in the script", said music historian Paul Gambaccini. [51] Gately was squatting in an awkward position on the sofa, dressed in his pyjamas. The court spokeswoman, who by custom is not identified, said Gately, 33, died Saturday of acute pulmonary edema, according to preliminary autopsy reports. I realised it was
[92] Andrew Lloyd Webber said it is "a great loss to the musical world". The student told a radio station in Bulgaria the three of them met regularly for dates and sexual encounters. They were quarrelling so staff asked them to leave. In 2008, he rejoined his colleagues as Boyzone reformed for a series of concerts and recordings. That month, with his single still in the charts, his record company Polydor dropped him from their label. 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. Stephens not here to promote his book. 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. [80] That edition of the show attracted an "absolutely huge" audience which was said to have been seeking updates on the singer's death. He began slapping him round the face when he didnt respond. 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? Celeb obsessed? [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. And by hook or by crook, those who loved him and there are somany in this room are going to finish his book.. Stephen Gately had patched things up with his family in recent years. It contains a foreword by Elton John and David Furnish, and is illustrated by Keith Wilson. [37] The book released in the UK and Ireland on 13 May 2010, published by Hodder & Stoughton. 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. If he hadnt done that, and left some handwritten notes, we would have had to guess the ending., Andrew said the book had become deeply important to Stephen, a place where his imagination was allowed to roam free. [105] According to Sky News, the Gatelys "are aware of the article, they have not read it, they will not read it, but they know what is contained in it and they know the sentiment" and "are just very, very disappointed". [2] He performed for millions of fans globally. 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. [13] Gately's father had an accident as a result of which he had to be hospitalised for three months from September 2004. 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 . [62] Fans had travelled from as far as South Africa, and Taiwan to attend the funeral. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. STEPHEN GATELY'S devastated husband Andy Cowles yesterday took the singer's ashes back home to London. 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. We don't understand where that's coming from at all.. [14] His mother then took over as full-time carer. Something went wrong, please try again later. [86] The four surviving members of Boyzone had memorial tattoos inked on their bodies when they brought Gately's body home. [47], Gately died at his home in Port d'Andratx, Mallorca, early on 10 October 2009. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Stephens ashes are now in Ireland. X Factor. Jo Garland, our friend, sang it at the funeral and at Stephens memorial.. He had . They returned home with someone that they had met that night, Bulgarian national Georgi Dochev. Stephen was a very private person. Subscribe now for more! [100][108][109], The Guardian's Charlie Brooker, whilst "struggling to absorb the sheer scope of [Moir's] hateful idiocy", accused her of "dancing" on Gately's grave before he had even been buried. He began his career in the music industry in . He lit up our lives and those of the many friends he had all over the world. 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