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Stephen Patrick David Gately has died whilst on holiday in Majorca with this long term partner, Andy
Cowles. The News of the World has reported than Stephen had gone out for drinks, returned to his
accommodation to sleep but never woke up.

Boyzone manager Louis Walsh told the newspaper: "We're all absolutely devastated."

He said: "I'm in complete shock. I was only with him on Monday at an awards ceremony. We don't know
much about what's happened yet.

"I only heard after The X Factor and we will rally around each other this week. He was a great
man."

Singer Sir Elton John said: "David and I are stunned by this tragedy. Stephen was the kindest,
gentlest soul.

"We send our love and condolences to his partner Andy and to all his friends everywhere."

The former Irish Prime Minister, Bertie Ahern, was quoted as saying:

"This is a huge tragedy. Stephen and Boyzone have been very much a part of our life for 15 years in
Ireland.

"They've done well around the world, but they are very much a group of lads from north Dublin.

"It's a huge loss. I extend my sympathy to the Gately family and all the lads in Boyzone."

Mr Ahern, whose daughter Georgina is married to Nicky Byrne of boyband Westlife, also told Sky News:
"It's a huge loss for all the supporters of Boyzone.

"They got back together, they've been doing really well. I was talking to Ronan (Keating) the other
night.

"They had a big year ahead. So its a huge personal tragedy to the Gatelys but also to the
entertainment and music industry."

Stephen sung in popular 90's boy band Boyzone from 1993-2000 and achieved 6 UK number one singles,
as well as countless top 40 hits.

He moved onto solo projects in 2000, releasing the album "New Beginning" which got to number three
in the UK album charts.

Stephen also tried his hand at acting, taking the lead role Andrew Lloyd Webbers"Joseph and the
Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat" and also appearing in performances such as Chitty Chitty Band Bang
in a London West End performance.

Stephen confirmed his sexuality as part of a front page Sun exclusive in 1999, with the headline
"Boyzone Stephen: I'm gay and I'm in love". It was reported that he feared a former member of the
Boyzone security team was about to sell the story.

In 2008 Boyzone briefly reformed, releasing a new single and booking several live performances.

His last message on Twitter, posted on 6 October, said: "still busy - lots going on. Focussing on
finishing my book next so may be quiet here".
God Bless Stephen Rip .Love Anne xx

Memorial Tributes To Stephen

Oh Lord, I Think You Know.........
The hardest thing in life to bear
Is to lose the ones you love
To never see there face again
Or give them that big hug

To never hold them in your arms
To never see them grow
Oh Lord, if we could have one wish
I think by now, you know

That we would wish to have them back
To live on earth with us
So that we could share with them
Our unconditional love

But now that you have got them
In heaven up above
Hold them closely to your heart
And shower them with love


God Bless Love Anne xx

Left by Anne 20/02/10

GOD ONLY TAKES THE BEST
Gods loving arms enfolded you
with tender loving care,
He saw that you were suffering
as you laid in silence there,
He said the time has come
for you to take a rest,
He held you in his arms and said,
I ONLY TAKE THE BEST. GOD BLESS YOU xx

Left by Anne 28/12/09

was a big shock Stephen like Anne said your sadly missed xxx

Left by maureen 22/12/09

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Memorial Poems Left For Stephen

FOOT PRINTS
one night i dreamed a dream,
i was walking along the beach with my lord,
across the sky flashed scenes from my life,
for each scene,i noticed two sets
of footprints in the sand_
one belonging to me and one to my lord,
when the last scene of life shot before me,
i looked back at the footprints in the sand.
there was only one set of footprints,
i realised that this was at the lowest
and saddest times of my life,
this bothered me, si i questioned the lord
about my dilemma............... 'LORD, you told me when i decided to follow you,
you would walk and talk with me all the way,
but during the most troublesome times of my life,
there was only one set of footprints.
i just don't understand why,when i needed you most,
you left me,'
HE WHISPERED,'My precious child,
I LOVE YOU and i will never leave you _
never , ever . during your trials and testings.
when you saw only one set of footprints,
it was then that i carried you'.

All My Love Anne xx

Left by Anne 29/12/09

Shine brightly precious star
Let your Loved one's no were you are
Hover over them when you can
Be peaceful Special man
Your never far away
Your embedded in our heart's to stay
be peaceful while waiting for loved one's
Your Family link will be whole again one day
Bless you

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Left by maureen 26/12/09

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