Stephen Gately, "Boyzone" Singer, Found Dead at 33

I wasn't a Boyzone fan but it was impossible to overlook what Gately's coming out meant 10 years ago.

Best to Andrew and the Boyzone guys.

This makes me so sad because Stephen Gately's coming out was really monumental at the time, and I've always loved his CD, ''New Beginning.'' It features his song, ''I Believe,'' which was featured on the soundtrack of ''Billy Elliot.'' ... But sadder yet: Some sick homophobes already have posted nasty comments on the video of ''I Believe'' at YouTube. ... RIP, Stephen!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1_cERy3hwM

How unutterably tragic.  I am at a loss for words.  Thanks for posting "Better," Ed.  I'm sure I'll be playing it over and over today, along with "Picture of You" and my favorite from last year, "Love You Anyway."  Rather than natter on, I offer my personal tribute to Stephen, our lovely boy, in the form of this video from Titiyo and Moto Boy, "If Only Your Bed Could Cry":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqDNZTg8SJ8 

"The mountain has wings."

I have only been a fan of the band in the past few years, but Stephen Gately's personality always stood out to me. He always seemed full of life. It is tragic that his life has ended so early. My deepest sympathies are with all his loved ones.

RIP Stephen Gately.

He was a talented and kind person from what I've read, he will be deeply missed. 

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Just last month a French boy-band member from the 90s was found dead at age 35.. Filip Nicolic from the ephemeral group 2Be3.

What is happening?!

My condolences to Stephen Gately's partner, family and friends. 

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I'm in shock after reading the news about Stephen. He was amazing in every way. I have created a memorial for him at Friends At Rest

http://www.friendsatrest.com/memorials/stephen-gately/

My heart goes out to his partner Andy and the rest of the group. I saw them a couple of times live and Stephen was always so full of energy and enthusiasm. He will be sadly missed. Rest in peace.

so here it is on youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Hc0uHs1X9s

Omg,NOOOOOOOO!Sorry,i can't believe it and i already start crying.I'm a fan of Boyzone and Setphen Gately is  one of my favorites boyband singer.(and recently i just watched their hit song"Better"on my PC,i really love his voice.)and why suddenly he............What is happening???(I....I....still can't accept the news.)

My deepest condolence to His Husband(Mr.Andrew Cowles), his Family and Friends for losing their love one.

R.I.P-Stephen Gately

Far From Malaysia. 

For theater lovers, here's Boyzone's version of ''No Matter What'' from Andrew Lloyd Webber's ''Whistle Down the Wind,'' with Gately on lead:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Tmbu7T2Xso

For theater lovers, here's Boyzone's version of ''No Matter What'' from Andrew Lloyd Webber's ''Whistle Down the Wind,'' with Gately on lead:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Tmbu7T2Xso

Stephen Gately's coming out was indeed monumental in the world of boybands and, among other things, paved the way for fellow Irishman Mark Feehily's coming out and continuing to have a successful career as an out performer with WESTLIFE.

Gately's vocals were unique, and I really loved his and Ronan Keating's take on Andrew Lloyd Webber's NO MATTER WHAT from WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND, especially their live performance at Lloyd Webber's 50th birthday celebration at Royal Albert Hall.  

Recquiescat in pace, Stephen.  I'll miss you.   

Being on the other side of the Atlantic, I wasn't too familiar with Boyzone during their first incarnation but since they reunited a couple of years ago, I've enjoyed their performances via YouTube, especially Stephen's sweet vocals.

I'm saddened the life of such a wonderful talent has been cut short. Sincerest condolences to all his loved ones.

Remembering Stephen Gately:

Stephen Gately & Ronan Keating - Jive Talking

Boyzone reunion interview on Jonathan Ross (Dec 2007)

Stephen Gately - You Are Not Alone

He and Ronan gave voice to this group, he was so very talented and so young. This is really such a waste of talent and life. My thought are with his husband and his family, the unexpectedness of this situation must be horrific.

Very sad indeed.

I guess no one is safe, whether straight or gay, from the dangers of being a pop star.  Too much booze and coke will do just about anyone in sooner or later.  My condolences to his husband...

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Chuckles!

I still cant believe he died. Also he was so young!

RIP. :(

Stephen was my crush from age 11 till 15

I followed boyzone obsessively then bought his solo stuff later

I was crushed when he came out initially, since the teenage girl illusion of going after her celebrity crush and making him love her fell through, but eventually this was how I was introduced to the whole gay world thingie (I live in the middle east. I know no out people personally), with gay rights and gay movies and slash fiction and all the things that are so intigrated into my life now that I sort of take them for granted 

Even though I outgrew him, and hadn't really thought about him for a long time (so this is different from Heath, for example), this is devastating news for me

RIP Stephen