Stephen Gately
Irish singer-songwriter and actor
Born
March 17th, 1976
48 years ago
Died
October 10th, 2009
15 years ago — 33 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Ireland
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Gately gained fame as a member of the pop group Boyzone, which formed in 1993. The group achieved significant success throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, with multiple chart-topping singles and albums in the UK and Ireland. Gately also pursued a solo career, releasing his debut album in 2000. In addition to music, he participated in stage productions, including a role in the Dublin production of 'The Pirates of Penzance'. His contributions to the entertainment industry lasted until his untimely death in 2009.
Member of Boyzone
Solo album release in 2000
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