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Sunday, October 11, 2009 | 
3:51pm UK, Sunday October 11, 2009
Spanish police investigating the death of Boyzone singer Stephen Gately in Majorca say there were "no signs of suspicious circumstances".
The 33-year-old Irish pop star and actor was on holiday with his long-term partner Andrew Cowles in Majorca when he "tragically died" on Saturday, said the Boyzone Tour website.
A spokesman for the police in Spain said Gately died at 1.45pm in his house in Port Andratx, and added: "At the moment it is not known how he died. There are no signs of suspicious circumstances."
Sky sources said that police found the body on the sofa in the lounge and there were a total of two people present at the apartment.
The News of the World reported that Gately went to sleep after a night out and failed to wake up.
The four remaining band members are flying out to the Spanish island.
Meanwhile, the group's manager Louis Walsh will miss tonight's live X Factor show.
A statement from Ronan Keating, Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham and Shane Lynch read: "We are completely devastated by the loss of our friend and brother, Stephen.
"We have shared such wonderful times together over the years and were all looking forward to sharing many more. 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'."
A message on the band's official website said: "Stephen tragically died whilst on holiday in Majorca yesterday.
"He was there with his partner Andrew. At present we don't have too many details. The rest of the boyz will be travelling to Majorca."
David (his partner David Furnish) and I are stunned by this tragedy. Stephen was the kindest, gentlest soul.Sir Elton John among those paying tribute to Stephen Gately.
Gately married his partner Andrew Cowles in a civil union in March 2006.
When the gay singer came out 10 years ago it caused a sensation in the pop music world.
Dan Wootton, showbiz editor of the News of the World, told Sky News how he spoke to Walsh after the news of Gately's death broke.
He said the X Factor judge told him: "I'm in complete shock. I was only with him on Monday at an awards ceremony. We don't know much about what's happened yet.
"I only heard after The X Factor and we will rally around each other this week. He was a great man."
A spokesman for the police in Spain said Gately died at 1.45pm in his house in Port Andratx, and added: "At the moment it is not known how he died. There are no signs of suspicious circumstances."
Sky sources said that police found the body on the sofa in the lounge and there were a total of two people present at the apartment.
The News of the World reported that Gately went to sleep after a night out and failed to wake up.
The four remaining band members are flying out to the Spanish island.
Meanwhile, the group's manager Louis Walsh will miss tonight's live X Factor show.
A statement from Ronan Keating, Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham and Shane Lynch read: "We are completely devastated by the loss of our friend and brother, Stephen.
"We have shared such wonderful times together over the years and were all looking forward to sharing many more. 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'."
A message on the band's official website said: "Stephen tragically died whilst on holiday in Majorca yesterday.
"He was there with his partner Andrew. At present we don't have too many details. The rest of the boyz will be travelling to Majorca."
David (his partner David Furnish) and I are stunned by this tragedy. Stephen was the kindest, gentlest soul.Sir Elton John among those paying tribute to Stephen Gately.
Gately married his partner Andrew Cowles in a civil union in March 2006.
When the gay singer came out 10 years ago it caused a sensation in the pop music world.
Dan Wootton, showbiz editor of the News of the World, told Sky News how he spoke to Walsh after the news of Gately's death broke.
He said the X Factor judge told him: "I'm in complete shock. I was only with him on Monday at an awards ceremony. We don't know much about what's happened yet.
"I only heard after The X Factor and we will rally around each other this week. He was a great man."
Lynch told the newspaper the rest of the band will now head out to Majorca.
He told Wootton: "We just need to get over to where he's passed and work out what we need to do."
There will be a sombre atmosphere at tonight's Live X Factor show, and judge Simon Cowell will reportedly pay a tribute to Gately at the start of the programme.
Gately also became a star in the West End, appearing as Joseph in and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and on television in ITV's Dancing on Ice.
He 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."
He told Wootton: "We just need to get over to where he's passed and work out what we need to do."
There will be a sombre atmosphere at tonight's Live X Factor show, and judge Simon Cowell will reportedly pay a tribute to Gately at the start of the programme.
Gately also became a star in the West End, appearing as Joseph in and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and on television in ITV's Dancing on Ice.
He 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."
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