The snapper continues, "Stephen took a terrible beating. An article by Jan Moir in the Daily Mail on 16 October 2009 claimed: "Healthy and fit 33-year-old men do not just climb into their pyjamas and go to sleep on the sofa, never to wake up again. Gately was knocked over and reportedly punched and kicked in the attack, I realised it was It was only when Georgi stopped to have a cigarette on his way out at around 1.30pm that he noticed Stephen still hadn't moved and his hands were white. Stephen was a beautiful person in both body and spirit. Stephen and Andrew had enjoyed dinner at their favourite restaurant, followed by drinks at a bar, where they met Bulgarian model and student, Georgi Dochev. STUDENT Georgi Dochev has claimed he had sex with Boyzone star Stephen Gately's husband as the singer lay dead next door. Stephen Patrick David Gately (17 March 1976 10 October 2009) was an Irish singer, who, with Ronan Keating, was co-lead singer of the pop group Boyzone;[1] all of Boyzone's studio albums during Gately's lifetime hit number one in the United Kingdom, their third being their most successful internationally. Our thoughts are with Andy and the rest of his family, his friends, his legions of fans and of course his bandmates Keith, Mikey, Shane and Ronan who will be devastated at the loss of a truly beautiful person. Stephen was pronounced dead at 2.25pm and an autopsy ruled he'd died from natural causes up to eight hours before. He is believed to have choked after vomiting in his sleep. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. With Boyzone, Gately had a record-breaking sixteen consecutive singles enter the top five of the UK Singles Chart. [81] Walsh also was absent from the second week of The X Factor which coincided with Gately's funeral,[20][82][83]later commenting: "I never want to watch the show at home again. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The top five tourist attractions in County Waterford, On This Day: Carpathia arrives in New York with hundreds of Titanic survivors, Biden's "Mayo for Sam" remark sends right-wing America into meltdown, Convicted pedophile was planning to conduct terrorist attack in Ireland, WATCH: Guide for what to see and do in Annascaul, Co Kerry. [119][120][121][122] The PCC did not uphold the complaint, stating: "It found the article caused some offence but there was insufficient evidence it breached the law". saw him aim a kick at the back of his head.". I will never forgive myself for this. [102], The Daily Mail then removed all advertising from the online version of the article. The single reached number three in the UK charts. [51] Gately was squatting in an awkward position on the sofa, dressed in his pyjamas. "[72][77] Walsh dropped out of the live results show of The X Factor on 11 October 2009 as a direct result of Gately's death. [53], A post-mortem and toxicology tests took place on 13 October and this examination showed that Gately died of natural causes. [103] Brown wrote, "If Gateley's [sic] passing causes today's kind of gutter-journalism to be held to account, we can perhaps take that as a tribute". He was nearly knocked over by the force [92] Katherine Jenkins twittered of "memories 2 cherish" from a night out in the weeks leading up to his death. Tony Connell, CPS London complex casework lawyer, said: "In coming to this conclusion I have paid particular attention to Article 10 of the Human Rights Act which protects individuals' freedom of expression. Andrew says: He was so proud of that book, and I am so proud of him. [32] Gately's family requested that donations be given to the charity instead of flowers sent to them after his death in 2009. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. File photo dated 8/5/2008 of Boyzone (left to right) Keith Duffy, Ronan Keating, Stephen Gately, Shane Lynchy and Mikey Graham arrive at The Cauldwell Ball at the Battersea Evolution in Battersea Park, London. "We all deal with grief in our own ways, and this was our way. Andrew Cowles interview (Stephen Gately's husband) (18.05.10) - TWStuff TWStuff 3.72K subscribers Subscribe 477 132K views 12 years ago Andrew Cowles appeared on the show to talk about the. Lets wake Stephen up so I can say goodbye. From September 2004 until March 2005 Gately played the Child Catcher in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the London Palladium. The guy is in a deep state of shock and he hasnt slept for a minute since this tragedy unfolded. They sold out two more tours of the United Kingdom. [107] Moir responded to the controversy by criticising what she claimed was "clearly a heavily orchestrated internet campaign" and said it was "mischievous in the extreme to suggest that my article has homophobic and bigoted undertones". 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When he too realised he was dead, he broke down in tears. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The trio partied at the Black Cat nightclub in Palma before heading back to their apartment at around 5.30am. I know that my boy fell asleep under my arm, his heart stopped, he didnt feel any pain.. Mr Kean added he had been speaking to Mr Cowles last night, who told him that Mr Dochev stayed in the spare room of the apartment, and not in the couple's bedroom. [9] He was the fourth of five children; his father Martin was a former decorator and his mother, Margaret (born 1949) a cleaner. Photo credit should read: Ian West/PA Wire. [93] Elton John said he and his partner David Furnish were "stunned" when they heard the news. [7] The single "No Matter What", on which Gately is a prominent vocalist, received heavy play on radio. They kept telling Andy that he shouldnt blame himself but he just kept crying his eyes out. Who are Celtic Thunder and what are their best songs? The trio partied at the Black Cat nightclub in Palma before heading back to their apartment at around 5. [90], Irish boy band Westlife said: "We are, like everyone else, in shock today. http://bit.ly/1VGTPwA After 25 years, Boyzone will be saying goodbye on their farewell tour playing across the UK this month. Reliving the heartbreaking scenes as Andrew frantically tried to revive his husband, Georgi continued, Andy was whispering, Come on baby, wake up. I can never understand why people just don't leave things simple" and one radio station owner, who called on people to write to the Mail to express their disagreement, commented, "We are all very very insulted by that coverage. [106] Nestl also disassociated themselves with the article, saying Moir's words contradicted the company's values of "mutual respect and tolerance, regardless of culture, religion or nationality". He attended the premieres of the film both at the Edinburgh Film Festival and at the Empire, Leicester Square, along with the stars of the film, Julie Walters and Jamie Bell. Cookie Policy Jemma Neely and Michele Moffat at the Boyzone concert in the Odyssey, Caoimhe Campbell, Lauren Doherty, Meghann McKeever and Hayley Quinnell at the Boyzone concert in the Odyssey Arena, Belfast, Margret Campbell, Francis Doherty, Maureen McKeever and Clare Campbell at the Boyzone concert in the Odyssey Arena, Belfast, Jemma Neely and Michele Moffat at the Boyzone concert in the Odyssey Arena, Belfast, Christine and Nollen Bannon at the Boyzone concert in the Odyssey Arena, Belfast, Seanan Donnelly, Cara Donnelly and Michelle Corry at the Boyzone concert in the Odyssey Arena, Belfast, Catherine McVeigh, Nadine Quinn and Aislinn Murray at the Boyzone concert in the Odyssey Arena, Belfast. and they said there was an exchange of words. Stephen Gately's husband Andrew Cowles breaks his silence on night Boyzone star died The day Stephen Gately died at his holiday villa in Mallorca had been almost perfect. Stephen and Andrew had enjoyed dinner at their favourite restaurant, followed by drinks at a bar, where they met Bulgarian model and student, Georgi Dochev. The night before had been like any other Saturday. Himself and the Boyzone lads paved the way for us as a band. It was there that the tragic star passed away. "The guy started screaming abuse at me then. It was there that the tragic star passed away. Andy replied, No, leave him sleeping and thats when I told him Stephen looked strange," he said. I know that my boy fell asleep under my arm, his heart stopped, he didnt feel any pain.. Updated 06:52, 2 JUL 2012. Stephen took two punches to the face. In the end, I cant have him back and having his ashes isnt him., He finds comfort instead in an old ritual he and Stephen shared. It contains a foreword by Elton John and David Furnish, and is illustrated by Keith Wilson. "I went to take his pulse and couldnt find one. Dochev stayed in the spare bedroom. He and his partner Andrew Cowles had been looking forward to a month-long visit at their 1 million villas in the affluent enclave of Puerto Andratx, fresh off the heels of a Boyzone tour. Copyright 2023 Irish Studio LLC All rights reserved. Stephen's family have rejected claims he'd been out drinking for eight hours. [62] Fans had travelled from as far as South Africa, and Taiwan to attend the funeral. News Politics. I was getting no comfort from them. That month, with his single still in the charts, his record company Polydor dropped him from their label. Stephen was white and very cold.. Mr Dochev, who lives in a modest flat on the outskirts of Palma, said he had now given police a full account of events leading up to Stephen's death. The man who spent the last hours of Stephen Gately's life with him and the singer's husband has broken his silence. [17] His death was later determined to have been caused by a pulmonary oedema resulting from an undiagnosed heart condition. Its not fair, because he didnt have a choice. The night he died, wed had such a good time, a lovely evening in our favourite restaurant. Boyzone singer Stephen Gately, who has died suddenly aged 33, had successfully made the transition from teenage pop idol to mainstream showbusiness performer. In apparent good health and aged just 33, no-one could have predicted the beloved star's tragic passing after a night out in Majorca on October 10, 2009. I am still nervous and really upset. Offensiveness is not within the remit of the PCC we deal with accuracy and intrusion. April 13, 2023 Afia Schwarzenegger Names Her Dog After Mzbel, Mocks Her In Video. In January 2007, Gately was heard in Horror of Glam Rock, a Doctor Who audio drama produced by Big Finish Productions for BBC7. [10], Gately started dating Andrew Cowles, an internet businessman,[40] who had been introduced to him by mutual friends Elton John and David Furnish. [20] Keating informed the congregation at Gately's funeral that he had nicknames for them all; "the campest straight band in the world"Rosaleen, Michaela, Kitty, Shanice and Stephanie.[21]. When he too realised he was dead, he broke down in tears. Boyzone member Shane Lynch later told the press: "We gave him the farewell he deserved, a great send-off. He began slapping him round the face when he didnt respond. Then we saw fluid coming out from his mouth." Not realising, Andrew cuddled Stephen for three hours before going to sleep in their own bed. He said he empathised with them, with Boyzone having lost Stephen Gately in 2009. He was shy and a lot of that stemmed from the tough time he had with his sexuality. [22], Boyzone released a brand new single, "Love You Anyway", followed by a new compilation album in October 2008. It was very difficult having to lie for the first years of his career. The official said Gately had suffered a pulmonary oedema, an. When Boyzone singer Stephen Gately died seven months ago of an undiagnosed heart condition, he was only pages away from completing the children's novel that he had been writing for three years.. He was just furious that I'd [26], Boyzone's former manager Louis Walsh is quoted as saying: "We're all absolutely devastated. [41] The couple lived together in the north London village of Highgate. The guy is in a deep state of shock and he hasnt slept for a minute since this tragedy unfolded. His body was. Contact Us Stephen Gately and husband Andrew Cowles Ronan Keating, Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham and Shane Lynch carry out the coffin after the funeral of Boyzone singer Stephen Gately at St Laurence. [6] After the singer's death, Walsh described Gately as his "very, very best friend",[44] saying: "Of all the people I've worked with I don't think anybody thanked me as much as Stephen. But looking forward to fulfilling Stephens, wish that people might one day read his book, he smiles. Gately joined Boyzone upon their formation in 1993. [37] The book released in the UK and Ireland on 13 May 2010, published by Hodder & Stoughton. Over 3,500 fans lined the streets of Dublin to listen to the funeral service on loud speakers. He added: "Then Andy and I had sex once again in his room. Gately spoke of his love for the village, saying he "wouldn't move away for the world. [100][108][109], The Guardian's Charlie Brooker, whilst "struggling to absorb the sheer scope of [Moir's] hateful idiocy", accused her of "dancing" on Gately's grave before he had even been buried. I asked Andy to come and check him. his children needed a father and his wife needed a husband . It was only when Georgi stopped to have a cigarette on his way out at around 1.30pm that he noticed Stephen still hadn't moved and his hands were white. He fights to compose himself. In apparent good health and aged just 33, no-one could have predicted the beloved star's tragic passing after a night out in Majorca on October 10, 2009. He also voiced one of the characters in the series, Blackavar, which was created to look like him. Stephen Gately. He apologises. The 32-year-old finds speaking about Stephen almost impossible at times. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. We met up a night later and that was that. How did Barbary apes wind up in Ireland 2,300 years ago? The popular star never woke up after a night out with husband Andrew Cowles, who recently admitted that he misses Steo "every day". Andrews had huge support from friends and family, he says, as well as Stephens fans. 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