Stephen Gately
Stephen Gately was a pop singer and member of the Irish pop group Boyzone.
Pop Singer
March 17, 1976
October 10, 2009
33
Stephen Gately was an accomplished Irish singer, songwriter, and actor, widely recognized as one of the lead vocalists in the popular band Boyzone. Throughout his career, he achieved numerous chart-topping hits and received two prestigious Ivor Novello Awards. In addition to his work with Boyzone, Gately briefly pursued a solo career and made appearances in various stage productions and television shows. Sadly, he passed away at the age of 33 during a holiday in Mallorca, Spain. As the first openly gay pop star, Gately played a significant role in breaking down barriers within the music industry. Notably, he successfully transitioned from being a teenage pop idol to a respected figure in mainstream show business.