She writes for the Daily Mail. I wouldn't expect that rag to print a nice obituary about anyone.
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She writes for the Daily Mail. I wouldn't expect that rag to print a nice obituary about anyone.
Well it seems people are not impressed with article
http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-...In_PCC_History
It is not impressive :(
People should just leave this alone and let the family grieve in peace instead of speculating about what did or didn't happen.
Being a celebrity I think is not fun, all these people poking their noses into your life and even in death you don't get any peace just more rumours and conspiracy theories.
I know its not good is it.
I learnt in media law lkast week that under laws of defamation the claim dies with the person, so even more shockingly she can write that and Stephens family cant really do anything about it.
I never knew that so there is a possiblity that more articles will surface?
That is so not right :( So more journalist like her will cash in on something so tragic
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/...y-article.html
Jan Moir has made a public apology for any offence caused by her recent article on the death of Stephen Gately.
The Daily Mail columnist sparked accusations of homophobia last week by suggesting that Gately's passing "strikes another blow to the happy-ever-after myth of civil partnerships". She also insisted that his death was "not, by any yardstick, a natural one".
In a new piece published in the newspaper today, Moir announced: "Obviously, a great deal of offence has been taken and I regret any affront caused. This was never my intention.
"To be the focus of such depth of feeling has been an interesting experience, but I do not complain. After all, I am not - unlike those close to Stephen Gately - mourning for the loss of a much-loved partner, son, family member and close friend. To them, I would like to say sorry if I have caused distress by the insensitive timing of the column, published so close to the funeral."
The journalist added that she would have written "exactly the same article" about a heterosexual singer and complained that many of her remarks were misinterpreted last week.
She added: "This brings me back to the bile, the fury, the inflammatory hate mail and the repeated posting of my home address on the internet. To say it was a hysterical overreaction would be putting it mildly, though clearly much of it was an orchestrated campaign by pressure groups and those with agendas of their own.
"However, I accept that many people - on Twitter and elsewhere - were merely expressing their own personal and heartfelt opinions or grievances. This said, I can't help wondering - is there a compulsion today to see bigotry and social intolerance where none exists by people who are determined to be outraged? Or was it a failure of communication on my part?"
Moir's original article led to a record number of complaints to the Press Complaints Commission.
Her new article:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/ar...en-Gately.html
Read the article on the way to work today and didn't think much of it. Yes there were some valuable points but I feel she would of never of written a follow up article like this one if so many people hadn't objected
She also did not convince me that people misinterpreted what she meant, and I also think she would not have written the second one if people had not kicked off about the first one.
The husband of Stephen Gately has reportedly been struggling to find the late Boyzone star's will.
According to The Mirror, Andrew Cowles had been told that the document was in the hands of a London-based company of solicitors, but is currently unaware of which one.
A source said: "It really is panic stations. They can't locate Stephen's will anywhere.
"The problem is, [Cowles] has no idea which firm holds the will, and nobody from the firm has got in touch with him to say they have it. Everything is up in the air now."
It is thought that Gately's will was originally expected to be read out to his family today. The document is said to detail the singer's wishes for his reported £7.5 million fortune.
I seriously find it hard to believe that Stephen's will is lost somewhere in London. Surely as his life partner, Stephen and Andrew would have discussed wills and what they wanted to happen to their affairs and where the wills are kept.
How can his husband not know which solicitor Stephen used? I know my parents and grandparents solicitors.
Why is it when famous people die it is never simple or there is always rumours and specultion surrounding their will or death? I can't believe that Stephen's husband would not know what had happened to his will they both seemed clued up and would want the other partner to be provided for. So if the will can't be found will everything then go to Stephen's family?
There are certain rules that apply if you die intestate (without a will). As it is well known by the family that Stephen did have a valid will, I'm sure everything will be sorted out easily once it is located.
Surely the law firm that are holding the will or dealt with the drawing up of it would have got in touch with someone by now. There's a fair bit of money to be had.
Also, the executor of the will should have some idea where it is.
Boyzone star Stephen Gately may not have made a will before his death, it has been claimed today.
Last week, it was reported that Gately's husband Andrew Cowles had been struggling to locate a document detailing his last wishes. Sources suggested that he believed it was in the hands of a London-based company of solicitors, but did not know which one.
According to the Belfast Telegraph, the singer's loved ones have now decided that there is a "strong possibility" he did not settle his affairs at all.
An insider said: "When you consider how high-profile the funeral was, covered by 24-hour rolling news channels, watched by millions across Ireland and the UK, one would think that if a law firm did hold the will and had read reports that Stephen's family are desperately searching for it, they would have come forward by now.
"Realistically someone would have picked up the phone and contacted the family."
The source added: "If there is no will, which is looking more and more likely as the days go by, then it makes everything very complicated legally."
Gately is said to have earned millions from record sales, tours and business investments since finding fame with Boyzone in the '90s.
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/...de-a-will.html
I highly doubt that he died intestate with the assets he has. He'd be a fool not to have made a will.
I would like to think that a solicitor would have advised him to make a will, however, there are plenty of young people about who have never entertained that idea, although they own property. A lot of people only think about putting their affairs into order when they near retirement age.
maybe it was never discussed because he never expected death at 33Quote:
Originally Posted by Abigail
Maybe it's just me, but if I had as much money and property as he had at my age, I would have made a will.
well i would too but maybe he didnt want his boyfriend to have it, i dont know and im not botheredQuote:
Originally Posted by Abigail
Boyzone singer Ronan Keating has claimed that the boyband may never tour again following the death of Stephen Gately last month.
The star, who recently confirmed that the group would release a Gately tribute album, admitted that he is struggling to come to terms with his bandmate's passing.
"We've his vocals for several tracks, thank God. But as for going on the road, we may tour, we may not. I keep remembering things and get emotional," he told The Sun.
Keating insisted that the group have no plans to split and claimed that they "find comfort" in being together.
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/ne...our-again.html
A tribute concert to Stephen Gately will reportedly take place in London later today.
More than 1,000 friends and family members are expected to attend the Palace Theatre event, planned by the late Boyzone star's partner Andrew Cowles.
Christopher Biggins will host the private memorial, which will include readings, songs and tributes from celebrities such as Sir Ian McKellen, Beverley Knight, Liz McClarnon, Lee Ryan, Chesney Hawkes, Cherie Blair, Paul O'Grady, Matt Lucas, Graham Norton and Alan Carr.
A musical tribute from the remaining members of Boyzone - Ronan Keating, Mikey Graham, Keith Duffy and Shane Lynch - is also planned.
The Irish star, 33, died of natural causes on October 10 at his holiday home on the island of Majorca.
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/...e-concert.html
Stephen Gately's civil partner Andrew Cowles has formally complained to the Press Complaints Commission over a Daily Mail article about the singer's death.
According to BBC News, Cowles claims that Jan Moir's column, published in October, breached guidelines on accuracy, intrusion into grief or shock, and discrimination.
Despite Moir later expressing regret over her piece, in which she labelled the Irish star's passing "strange, lonely and troubling", the article prompted a widespread public backlash. A PCC investigation will also consider the 25,000 complaints that followed its publication.
"We're now investigating this complaint which we are taking forward formally and we'll consider it together with the 25,000 complaints as soon as possible," PCC director Stephen Abell said.
Abell added that a full investigation is being launched now because "a connected party" has made a complaint.
The Daily Mail is yet to comment.
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/...ns-to-pcc.html
Boyzone are reportedly planning to start a foundation in memory of their late bandmate Stephen Gately.
Following Gately's unexpected death in October, the group have apparently been considering a fitting tribute to the singer.
Contactmusic quotes frontman Ronan Keating as saying: "Me and the boys are trying to put something together at the moment. It will more than likely be called the Stephen Gately Foundation.
"We're just working on that at the moment - maybe a scholarship to put children through music college. We definitely want to do something to continue his legacy and carry on his memory as best we can."
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/...oundation.html
What a wonderful idea :clap:
Stephen Gately died from an undiagnosed heart condition, a forensic report has revealed.
Scientists at The National Toxicology Institute in Barcelona concluded that the Boyzone star suffered a heart problem caused by atheromatosis, a thickening of arteries, and ruled out drink or drugs as a factor in his death.
The 33-year-old passed away while holidaying with husband Andrew Cowles in Majorca on October 10.
According to a report obtained by The Sun, Gately was dead for eight hours before his body was found and Cowles had slept next to him for three hours.
"There are no indications of a violent death," the report states.
The star's relatives previously revealed that the family had a history of heart problems.
In October, a preliminary pathology report said that Gately died from a build-up of fluid on the lungs and his passing was due to "natural causes".
Meanwhile, Gately's partner Andrew Cowles has formally complained to the Press Complaints Commission over Jan Moir's article about the singer's death in the Daily Mail, claiming that it breached guidelines on accuracy, intrusion into grief or shock, and discrimination.
A celebrity tribute to Stephen Gately is being planned by ITV with a reported budget of £400,000.
]Boyzone will select the stars who will appear on the televised special for their late bandmate and determine what songs they sing, according to The Sun.
A source said: "Everyone is keen for it to be exactly as Stephen would have wanted, so Ronan [Keating] and the rest of the band are having a major input.
"They'll be deciding which celebs are invited to make up the crowd and who'll be singing what. Nothing can ever bring Stephen back but everyone hopes the programme will show what an incredible person he was."
Gately died from heart failure in October at the age of 33 while on holiday in Majorca.
Keith Duffy has revealed that Stephen Gately's ashes will be scattered next month.
The family of the late Boyzone singer, who died at his home in Majorca last year from an undiagnosed heart condition, want to honour him on the first anniversary of his death.
Duffy, who will be the only member of the boyband in attendance at the ceremony, told The Sun that it will be held at a secret location in Ireland on October 10 in "one of his favourite places".
Bandmates Ronan Keating, Mikey Graham and Shane Lynch will be in Australia at the time of the service.
You'd think the other 3 members would return for thisQuote:
Originally Posted by Perdita