1976 Stephen Gately born in Dublin.
1993 Joins Boyzone after being chosen by Louis Walsh from 400 other hopefuls. Hits include covers of the Osmonds’ Love Me For a Reason, Tracy Chapman’s Baby Can I Hold You and Cat Stevens’ Father And Son
1999 Gately reveals he is gay and in a relationship
2000 Boyzone break up. Releases his first solo single, A New Beginning . Album of the same name goes into the Top Ten.
2003 Stars in Joseph and His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
2004 Plays the Childcatcher in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the London Palladium
2006 Marries his partner Andrew Cowles in a civil ceremony
2007 Successful appearance in ITV’s Dancing on Ice. Reunites with Boyzone
Report this message By Fiona McLaughlin on 17th Oct 2009
RIP Stephen. Condolences to Stephen's husband Andrew, his family and the Boyz. Things just won't be the same again.
Report this message By Nicola Baty on 17th Oct 2009
Still can't believe you have been taken so soon. Your family, friends and the Boyz have done you proud today giving you the beautiful send off you deserve. Your memory will live on through your music and through Ronan, Keith, Shane and Mikey, guide them and your family, Andrew and your friends until you meet again.Rest in Peace Stephen
Nicola Baty
xxx
Report this message By lorna turner on 17th Oct 2009Rest in peace stephen you will be sadly missed by everyone.i love your music it will live on forever like you in everyones hearts and mine.
Report this message By John Thornley on 17th Oct 2009I think it is heart-warming that the boyz had a vigil at his side last night. I'll be watching the service today. I have created a memorial to Stephen at Friends At Rest.
I hope that the service today will draw a line under this terrible incident and allow Stephen Gately's friends and colleagues to get on with their life. I also this signals the newspapers to truly let him rest in peace.
Report this message By L CARRUTHER on 17th Oct 2009SADLEY YOU HAVE GONE BUT THOSE YOU LEAVE BEHIND ARE DOING YOU PROUD,MANY PEOPLE SHOULD LOOK AT THE REST OF YOUR BANDMATES AND TAKE HEED THAT NO MATTER HOW MUCH FAME AND FORTUNE YOU COME ACROSS IN LIFE IT ALL COMES DOWN TO WHAT PEOPLE THOUGHT OF YOU!
LAST NIGHT THOSE LADS SHOWED THIS AND WE SHOULD BE PROUD "NO MATTER WHAT"
Report this message By Jacquie Jayne Anderson on 16th Oct 2009Rest in Peace Stephen. U will be sadly missed by everyone. Ur music will live on xx
Report this message By helen knibbs on 15th Oct 2009on the many times i met steo he never treated me as just a fan but as a friend. he and his family were always kind and generous although at times we must have drove them mad. i have many happy memories that will never leave me. my thoughts are with andrew and steves family. he is now that special star that watches over all of us. miss you steo and thanks xxxh
Report this message By Kate-emma Walmsley on 15th Oct 2009Stephen you will always be loved and never forgotten!! My love and thoughts are with the Boyz and with Stephens Husband, family and friends!!
The world has lost a star to soon!!! RIP Stephen
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R.I.P steven
Report this message By kimberley mitchell on 17th Oct 2009