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Stephen Gately's tragic final hours before he was found dead in Majorca


Stephen Gately was just 33 when he was found dead on the sofa of his holiday home in Majorca, and the unanswered questions that surround his death continue to haunt his family

The year 2009 was set to be a spectacular one for Stephen Gately, with a career and personal life blooming; the pop sensation was basking in success as Boyzone had just completed their stellar Back Again... No Matter What tour and fine-tuning their fourth studio album, 'Brother'. A pathology report ruled out any connection to substance use, and his partner found solace in the joy Stephen experienced in his final hours, telling the Mirror: "I do get some comfort from knowing how happy he was that day. Boyzone members carrying the coffin of Stephen outside St Laurence O'Toole Church in Dublin (Image: PA)In the upcoming documentary, Shane Lynch reminisces about the moment Ronan broke the tragic news to him and the rest of the band.

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