Boyzone singer Stephen Gately has died at the age of just 33, a message on the band’s tour website said.
The Pop star and actor was on holiday with his long-term partner in Majorca when he “tragically died” on Saturday, according to the website.
It also said the four remaining members of the band would be flying out to the Spanish island.
The circumstances surrounding Gately’s death remained unclear but the News of the World reported he died after a night out.
Gately, who married his partner Andrew Cowles in a civil union in 2006, sent ripples through the pop music world ten years ago when he announced that he was gay.
He joined Boyzone in 1993 after answering an advert in Dublin to audition for Ireland’s first boyband.
The band went on to enjoy huge success with six number one singles, but split up in 2000.
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Im in complete shock what an unexpected death r.i.p Stepehen Gately.
I want to pass on my sincere condolences to Stephen Gately’s Partner Andrew and Stephens family, I have been a fan forever and it is an absolute sad loss and as a loved one to many, I feel your pain, and my prayers, thoughts and support go with you all.
Warm Regards Always
Nathann Scott
Sydney, Australia.
I cant stop thinking about the late Stephen Gately, i never met Stephen but have met his partner a few times and i am very sad and want to express my sincere sympathy to his partner and family.