John
10-11-2009, 08:24 AM
The Irish pop star and actor was on holiday with his long-term partner in Majorca when he "tragically died" on Saturday, according to the website.
It also said the four remaining members of the band would be flying out to the Spanish island.
The statement read: "Stephen tragically died yesterday whilst on holiday with his partner Andrew in Majorca.
"The rest of the boyz will be flying out today."
The circumstances surrounding Gately's death remained unclear but the News of the World reported he died after a night out.
Boyzone manager Louis Walsh, who is due to appear as a judge on the X Factor results show, told the newspaper: "We're all absolutely devastated."
He said: "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."
It also said the four remaining members of the band would be flying out to the Spanish island.
The statement read: "Stephen tragically died yesterday whilst on holiday with his partner Andrew in Majorca.
"The rest of the boyz will be flying out today."
The circumstances surrounding Gately's death remained unclear but the News of the World reported he died after a night out.
Boyzone manager Louis Walsh, who is due to appear as a judge on the X Factor results show, told the newspaper: "We're all absolutely devastated."
He said: "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."