Stephen Gately has died

[Meh]

Do they know what he died off yet? So sad, 33 is nothing

[megan999]

RIP Stephen Gately. I used to like Boyzone. I was so shocked when I heard the news this morning.

[Cheesytoots]

Rest in peace Stephen, you will be greatly missed. 33 is far too young to die. He was at his healthiest, and he was happily married with a great career. He had so much to live for and it is an absolute tragedy. His memory will live on for many years and he will never be forgotten. My thoughts are with his family and friends, especially his poor husband.

[Chris_2k11]

Very shocking and sad news, RIP Stephen

[lizann]

RIP

any cause of death yet?

[Perdita]

According to today's The Sun, Stephen and his partner went on an 8-hour drinking session, downing powerful cocktails and white wine. Stephen allegedly choked on his own vomit in his sleep. Because today is a Public Holiday in Spain, the post mortem will not take place until tomorrow so everybody will have to wait until the exact cause of death has been established.

[sindydoll]

its just been a freak accident! his time had come! shame

[Siobhan]

RIP Stephen.. I met him once and use to drink with his brother in my local many years ago

[tammyy2j]

Tragic Boyzone star Stephen Gately had been on a marathon drinking session in the hours before his death in Majorca, according to reports.

The family of the 33-year-old Irish pop singer and actor insisted it was a "tragic accident" and that no foul play was involved.

Police said there were "no signs of suspicious circumstances" after Gately was found dead at his home in the resort of Port Andratx, Majorca, on Saturday afternoon.

Reports claim he spent up to eight hours drinking on Friday night and choked to death on his vomit while asleep after a night's clubbing.

Last night fellow band members - Ronan Keating, Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham and Shane Lynch - arrived in Majorca and spent an hour at Gately's home.

They were hoping for answers over the tragic death of their "friend and brother".

Gerald Kean, who was asked by Gately's family to speak on their behalf, said: "There's no foul play involved and it's not suicide.

"It's just a tragic accident is what we've been told and we're happy that that is correct information.

"There is nothing untoward, it's not drugs, we don't believe, it's not suicide, it's not murder, it's not a fight. That's what we've been told."

As tributes poured in from the music world, a spokesman for police in Port Andratx added: "At the moment it is not known how he died. There are no signs of suspicious circumstances."

A post mortem is expected to take place in Spain this week.

It was reported that police want to speak to a 25-year-old Bulgarian man who was said to have met Gately and his partner Andrew Cowles at a bar.

He is said to have returned with them to their Port Andratx home before the singer's death.

Boyzone said they were left "completely devastated" by the loss.

"We have shared such wonderful times together over the years and were all looking forward to sharing many more," they said.

"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'."

The band's manager Louis Walsh pulled out of the X Factor live show, saying he was "very shocked and exceptionally upset".

Outside Gately's sea-view villa, mourners left flowers and paid tribute to the star.

British ex-pat Kate Whillock, 22, who lives nearby, said she had met Gately twice and described him as a "down to earth, genuinely lovely guy".

Ms Whillock, who works in real estate and moved to Port Andratx four years ago, said: "When he's here he seems to have a pretty chilled out time.

"He's usually just relaxing in a cafe. I've never seen him out partying on the social scene at all."

Gately was often spotted relaxing in the upmarket Cappuccino cafe and was recently seen dining with singer Chesney Hawkes in the pricey Portobello restaurant, she added.

Mark Kirsch, 49, a travel agent from Bushey, in Hertfordshire, who has a holiday apartment in a block near Gately's, said he was upset and shocked by the news.

"I met Stephen a couple of times," he said.

"He was a private guy who kept himself to himself. He definitely wasn't living a wild rock 'n' roll lifestyle here. There were no wild parties, nothing like that at all."

Gately seemed in good health recently, he added.

One note left with flowers read: "For Stephen, God bless you, rest in peace. Although we didn't know you personally, we admired and like you as a person, not just your talent. Sue and Dave. PS. Deepest sympathy to you Andrew."

Gately last posted a message on his Twitter page on October 6, writing: "Still busy - lots going on. Focussing on finishing my book next so may be quiet here."

[sindydoll]

The family of Stephen Gately have denied claims that the Boyzone star passed away after an eight-hour drinking session in Majorca.
Their lawyer Gerald Kean said that tabloid reports that the singer died because of a lengthy drinking marathon were untrue, PA reports.
Kean said: "An eight-hour drinking session is something we do not accept - wherever that is coming from, our information would suggest that is simply wrong.
"We are not saying he was not drinking but eight hours is not something we accept. He was a very sensible man. He enjoyed himself, he loved life."
Kean has said that Gately's death was a "tragic accident" and that foul play and suicide were not factors in his passing. from ds

ive been thinking about this and we shouldnt be reading into anything at the mo or even posting any of the rubbish articles because its just not fair! we should wait until the pm results at the end of this it could be natural causes! but anyway the pm will be today because he died friday