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男孩特區團員史蒂芬猝逝
http://www.nownews.com/2009/10/11/37-2517992.htm
愛爾蘭人氣團體男孩特區(Boyzone)主唱之一的史蒂芬(Stephen Gately)今(11)日傳出噩耗，他在西班牙馬約卡島度假時猝死，終年33歲。據英國媒體報導，史蒂芬在死前曾出外喝了幾杯小酒，回到飯店睡覺後，就沒有再醒過來。

男孩特區的經紀人華爾希(Louis Walsh)得知此消息後，表示全體工作夥伴對此感到震驚以及悲痛。他表示在5日時，還曾與史蒂芬一同參加頒獎典禮，但目前他還不清楚所有的狀況。華爾希表示，原本以為在錄完電視歌唱比賽《The X Factor》後，就會與史蒂芬再度碰面，但沒想到從此天人永隔。

在相隔十年後，去年「男孩特區」再度來到台灣為新專輯宣傳，當時團員們都表示很喜歡台灣，還希望有機會能在再來台灣開唱。33歲的史蒂芬最近一次在Twitter說，最近相當忙碌，他將全部的精力都投注在新書上，沒想到這卻是他最後一次的留言。

男孩特區在九零年代多張唱片曾在英國取得佳績，在2000年宣布解散前，總共賣出超過1千萬張的唱片，直到2007年底宣布再度復出，去年開始舉辦全球巡迴演唱會。

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BBC新聞
Boyzone star Stephen Gately dies
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/8301187.stm

Boyzone singer Stephen Gately has died suddenly at the age of 33 while on holiday in Majorca.

Spanish police said he died on Saturday and that there were no signs of suspicious circumstances. But the cause of death is not yet known.

Gately was on holiday with his long-term partner Andy Cowles. His bandmates said they were "completely devastated" and are now travelling to Majorca.

The Irish band had six UK number one hits in the 1990s and reformed in 2007.

 

The four remaining members of Boyzone described Gately as "our friend and brother".

"We have shared such wonderful times together over the years and were all looking forward to sharing many more," a statement said.

"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."

Singer Ronan Keating is on his way back from the US and will join the rest of the group in Majorca.

Police said they were called to a house near Port d'Andratx on the western tip of the island on Saturday afternoon.

"At the moment it is not known how he died," the police spokesman said. "There are no signs of suspicious circumstances."

Boyzone manager Louis Walsh, who is still expected to appear as a judge on The X Factor results show on Sunday, told the News of the World newspaper: "We're all absolutely devastated.

 

Boyzone (with Gately on far left) reunited in 2007

"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."

Bertie Ahern, former Irish Taoiseach, described Gately as a personal friend and his death as a "huge, huge tragedy" for Irish music and culture.

Singer Sir Elton John said: "David and I are stunned by this tragedy. Stephen was the kindest, gentlest soul.

"We send our love and condolences to his partner Andy and to all his friends everywhere."

Writing on the micro-blogging website Twitter, broadcaster Stephen Fry said: "Just heard the very sad news about dear Stephen Gately.

"What a dreadful shock. He was loveable and sweet-natured and will be hugely missed."

Music journalist Paul Gambaccini said: "It's sad on a personal level and a professional level."

Boyzone sold more singles than Take That in the 1990s, he said, and had 16 Top 5 singles.

 

Gately and Cowles tied the knot in 2006

A year before Boyzone split, Gately revealed that he was gay and had a boyfriend.

He later held a private civil partnership ceremony in London in 2006.

After Boyzone, Gately continued his career as a solo artist, but was dropped by Polydor in 2001 after three top 20 singles.

He enjoyed further success performing in musicals, including Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in 2003-04.

Gately also appeared in 2007 on ITV1's reality series Dancing on Ice, and was voted Hero of 1999 at the Smash Hits Poll Winners' Party.

His last message on Twitter, posted on 6 October, said: "Still busy - lots going on. Focussing on finishing my book next so may be quiet here."


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喔!! 我討厭2009年~ >"<
真不知道該說什麼了..................
Q_Q

Stephen Gately
R.I.P