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Tribute concert for singer Gately | Tribute concert for singer Gately |
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Stars of stage and screen have turned out to pay tribute to Stephen Gately at a concert in memory of the late Boyzone singer, who died last month. | Stars of stage and screen have turned out to pay tribute to Stephen Gately at a concert in memory of the late Boyzone singer, who died last month. |
Crowds of fans gathered in the rain outside the Palace Theatre in London for the event, organised by Gately's partner Andrew Cowles. | Crowds of fans gathered in the rain outside the Palace Theatre in London for the event, organised by Gately's partner Andrew Cowles. |
Former band mates attended the private concert, as did Gately's parents and former PM's wife Cherie Blair. | Former band mates attended the private concert, as did Gately's parents and former PM's wife Cherie Blair. |
The 33-year-old Irish star died of natural causes at his home on Majorca. | |
'Very nice guy' | |
Actor and entertainer Christopher Biggins hosted the event, which featured a musical tribute from the remaining members of Boyzone - Ronan Keating, Mikey Graham, Keith Duffy and Shane Lynch. | |
Other celebrities in attendance included the pop stars Duncan James and Lee Ryan from Blue, the actor Leslie Phillips and Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli. | |
The remaining members of Boyzone took part in the concert | |
Tonioli said of Gately: "He was a very, very nice guy. He was the kindest, sweetest, most generous kid. | |
"It's very tragic what happened, but nevertheless we are here to celebrate his achievements because in that short time he managed to achieve a lot." | |
Singer Chesney Hawkes said he had worked with Gately this summer writing songs. | |
"I am just still walking around in a daze really - such a shock, so young, so vibrant, such a lovely guy," he said. "It's just so sad." |