Stephen Gately has died

[no1abbafan]

I still can't believe this everytime I see or read about it. I love Boyzone, always have. Coming originally from Ireland myself, I can understand the traditions etc.. regarding funerals and I think it is a lovely gesture from his band mates to stay with the coffin. However, I am sick and tired of reading alledged details of how he died and the life he lived. That guy that was with them on the tragic night is now selling his story and intends attending the funeral - all I can say is he better watch out, Stephen was much loved and respected regardless of his sexuality - Sleep in Peace Stephen

[Katy]

Exactly, unfortunatley in the media world we live in, i dont think it will, its a time for his famiy and friends to celebrate his life and grieve, Its going to be a very sad day.

[Perdita]

The four surviving members of Boyzone have had tattoos to mark the death of bandmate Stephen Gately.

Ronan Keating, who read out a statement before flying back to Dublin with the singer's body, was photographed with the numbers '76 09' inked on his bicep, marking Gately's year of birth and death.

Meanwhile, Shane Lynch was seen with the same numbers on his hand beneath an 'S' in the shape of the Superman logo.

"The tattoos were done as a mark of respect for Stephen," a source told Metro.

The group will reportedly hold an overnight vigil with Gately tonight ahead of his funeral at St Laurence O'Toole's church in Dublin tomorrow.

Earlier today, the group paid tribute to their "brother" Gately, who died while holidaying with husband Andrew Cowles in Majorca last weekend.

From Digital Spy

[Meh]

Looks like the daily mail it at it again: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/ar...g-death--.html

[sindydoll]

if im not doing anything i will stick it on the box tomorrow..morbid thing that i am

[Chloe O'brien]

If I lived in Dublin I would stand in the streets to pay my respects not as part of the media circus that I hope this doesn't turn into. Stephen was a young talented man who never hurt anyone it's so sad for his family and the guys of Boyzone. May Stephen rest in peace.

[sindydoll]

they were saying on the news that the lads sat in the church with a bag of chips and a bottle of wine!! .....sweet

[sindydoll]

they were saying on the news that the lads sat in the church with a bag of chips and a bottle of wine!!

saw westlife arriving looking good

[tammyy2j]

Funeral on Sky News

Boyzone sang "In This Life" it was very sad

[sindydoll]

Funeral on Sky News

Boyzone sang "In This Life" it was very sad

keating breaking down was well sad he said that bz were going to carry on for stephens sake but it wont be the same without him and that he made bz colourful and now they just black and white, i dont think they will last, i think they came has a team and thats it!
wl sang in this life its a very touching and moving song