Boyzone's Stephen Gately found dead in Spain

Stephen Gately, member of the Irish boy band Boyzone was found dead while on vacation in Majorca, Spain. He was 33. Authorities are still investigating and no details has been released.

On Boyzone's official website:

“We are completely devastated by the loss of our friend and brother, Stephen. 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. He lit up our lives and those of the many friends he had all over the world. Our love and sympathy go out to Andrew and Stephen's family. We love you and will miss you forever, 'Steo'".

Boyzone was one of the biggest acts to come out of Ireland in the 1990s. Stephen surprised the world when he revealed he was gay a decade ago and later on tied the knot with his partner Andrew Cowles.


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