Stephen Gately

Stephen Gately (1976–2009) was an Irish singer best known as a member of the hugely popular boy band Boyzone. He rose to fame in the 1990s as part of the group’s original lineup, helping drive a run of chart success across Ireland and the UK with their polished pop sound and big ballads.

Outside of Boyzone, Gately also released solo material and remained a familiar face in Irish and British pop culture. He died in 2009 at the age of 33, and his passing was widely mourned by fans and fellow artists.