Stephen Gately was an Irish actor known for his work in Billy Elliot (2000), Watership Down (1999), and The Rocky Horror Tribute Show (2006). He gained fame as a member of the successful boy band Boyzone and was also recognized for being the first member of a boy band to come out as gay in 1999.
Personal and Family Life
Stephen Gately was born on March 17, 1976, in Dublin, Ireland. He was married to Andrew Cowles on March 19, 2006, and they remained together until Gately’s death in 2009. Throughout his life, he was a beloved figure in the music industry and was known for his warm personality and open discussions about his sexuality, which were groundbreaking for a boy band member at the time.
Death and Legacy
Stephen Gately passed away on October 10, 2009, in Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, due to pulmonary edema. His untimely death shocked fans and the music community, leading to a significant outpouring of grief. Gately’s legacy lives on through his music and his courageous openness about his identity, inspiring many in the LGBTQ+ community.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Credo | 2008-11-18 | Simon |
| Boyzone: Back Again… No Matter What – Live | 2008-11-24 | Himself |
| Rocky Horror Tribute Show | 2008-10-14 | Brad |
| Boyzone: 2000 Live at the Point | 2000-01-12 | |
| Party in the Park 1999 | 2002-05-02 | Self |
| Boyzone: Said and Done | 1995-01-01 | Himself |
| Boyzone: Live at Wembley | 1996-06-01 | Himself |
| Boyzone: Something Else | 1997-12-31 | Himself |
| School’s Out | 2006-04-19 | |
| The Friday Night Project | 2005-02-04 | |
| The Terry and Gaby Show | 2003-06-02 | |
| The All Star Talent Show | 2006-09-08 | |
| Watership Down | 1999-09-28 | Blackavar |
| Whatever You Want | 1997-04-05 | |
| FBi | 2000-04-22 | |
| GMTV | 1993-01-01 | Self |
| An Audience with… | 1978-01-08 | Self |
| Smash Hits Poll Winners Party | 1988-01-01 | Self |
| Dancing on Ice | 2006-01-14 |