It is reported that Stephen was on vacation with his partner Andrew Cowles, they go for a drink. Gately on the way home fell and did not wake.
Boyzone manager Louis Walsh said: "I'm in complete shock. I was only with him on Tuesday at an awards ceremony. We do not 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."
Other members of Boyzone which was devastated by this event and send their deepest sympathy to the Gately family . As spokesperson for this band