Stephen Gately
From QueerBio.com
Country
Ireland
Birth - Death
1976 - 2009
Occupation
Entertainment
Description
Pop singer in the boy band Boyzone, whose songs consistently ranked in the top 5 in the UK and won international appeal. Caused a sensation when he came out as gay in 1999. Former partner was fellow boy band member Eloy de Jong. Entered into a civil partnership with internet businessman Andrew Cowles in 2006. Gately died of a heart condition.
