World bids farewell to Gately

The coffin carring the body of Stephen Gately, the Irish singer from pop group Boyzone, is carried by band members

  • The coffin carring the body of Stephen Gately, the Irish singer from pop group Boyzone, is carried by band members Ronan Keating (Front L) Keith Duffy (Back L) and Mickey Graham (Front R) after a funeral at St Laurence O'Toole's Church in Dublin, on October 17, 2009. Hundreds of fans gathered in Dublin Saturday for the funeral of Boyzone star Stephen Gately, paying the singer an emotional farewell one week after his death at the age of 33 shocked the pop world. His bandmates, friends and family packed into St Lawrence O'Toole's church near Gately's home in the north of the Irish capital for the funeral service, while outside, tearful crowds held white roses and left flowers in tribute. (Photo: AFP)
    The coffin carring the body of Stephen Gately, the Irish singer from pop group Boyzone, is carried by band members Ronan Keating (Front L) Keith Duffy (Back L) and Mickey Graham (Front R) after a funeral at St Laurence O'Toole's Church in Dublin, on October 17, 2009. Hundreds of fans gathered in Dublin Saturday for the funeral of Boyzone star Stephen Gately, paying the singer an emotional farewell one week after his death at the age of 33 shocked the pop world. His bandmates, friends and family packed into St Lawrence O'Toole's church near Gately's home in the north of the Irish capital for the funeral service, while outside, tearful crowds held white roses and left flowers in tribute. (Photo: AFP)
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  • Stephen Gately's remains arrive at Jennings Funeral Home in Dublin on October 16, 2009. Gately, 33, was found dead on last weekend in his apartment in the Majorcan town of Port Andratx while on holiday on the Mediterranean island. (Photo: AFP)
    Stephen Gately's remains arrive at Jennings Funeral Home in Dublin on October 16, 2009. Gately, 33, was found dead on last weekend in his apartment in the Majorcan town of Port Andratx while on holiday on the Mediterranean island. (Photo: AFP)
  • Stephen Gately's remains arrive at Jennings Funeral Home in Dublin on October 16, 2009. Gately, 33, was found dead on last weekend in his apartment in the Majorcan town of Port Andratx while on holiday on the Mediterranean island. (Photo: AFP)
    Stephen Gately's remains arrive at Jennings Funeral Home in Dublin on October 16, 2009. Gately, 33, was found dead on last weekend in his apartment in the Majorcan town of Port Andratx while on holiday on the Mediterranean island. (Photo: AFP)
  • The coffin carrying the body of Stephen Gately, the Irish singer from pop group Boyzone is carried by Ronan Keating (L), Mickey Graham (2nd L) Undentified, and (2nd R) and Shane Lynch (R) from St Laurence O'Toole's Church in Dublin, on October 17, 2009. An autopsy on Stephen Gately revealed that he died due to excess fluid in his lungs, a court spokeswoman on the Spanish island of Majorca said on October 13. Gately, 33, was found dead on October 10 in his apartment in the Majorcan town of Port Andratx while on holiday on the Mediterranean island. News reports said he had been out late the night before. Gately, who married his partner Andrew Cowles in a civil union in 2006, sent ripples through the pop music world 10 years ago when he announced that he was gay. (Photo: AFP)
    The coffin carrying the body of Stephen Gately, the Irish singer from pop group Boyzone is carried by Ronan Keating (L), Mickey Graham (2nd L) Undentified, and (2nd R) and Shane Lynch (R) from St Laurence O'Toole's Church in Dublin, on October 17, 2009. An autopsy on Stephen Gately revealed that he died due to excess fluid in his lungs, a court spokeswoman on the Spanish island of Majorca said on October 13. Gately, 33, was found dead on October 10 in his apartment in the Majorcan town of Port Andratx while on holiday on the Mediterranean island. News reports said he had been out late the night before. Gately, who married his partner Andrew Cowles in a civil union in 2006, sent ripples through the pop music world 10 years ago when he announced that he was gay. (Photo: AFP)
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  • The coffin carrying the body of Stephen Gately, the Irish singer from pop group Boyzone is carried by Ronan Keating (front L), Unidentified (middle L), Kieth Duffy (back L) and Mickey Graham (R) from St Laurence O'Toole's Church in Dublin, on October 17, 2009. An autopsy on Stephen Gately revealed that he died due to excess fluid in his lungs, a court spokeswoman on the Spanish island of Majorca said on October 13. Gately, 33, was found dead on October 10 in his apartment in the Majorcan town of Port Andratx while on holiday on the Mediterranean island. News reports said he had been out late the night before. Gately, who married his partner Andrew Cowles in a civil union in 2006, sent ripples through the pop music world 10 years ago when he announced that he was gay. (Photo: AFP)
    The coffin carrying the body of Stephen Gately, the Irish singer from pop group Boyzone is carried by Ronan Keating (front L), Unidentified (middle L), Kieth Duffy (back L) and Mickey Graham (R) from St Laurence O'Toole's Church in Dublin, on October 17, 2009. An autopsy on Stephen Gately revealed that he died due to excess fluid in his lungs, a court spokeswoman on the Spanish island of Majorca said on October 13. Gately, 33, was found dead on October 10 in his apartment in the Majorcan town of Port Andratx while on holiday on the Mediterranean island. News reports said he had been out late the night before. Gately, who married his partner Andrew Cowles in a civil union in 2006, sent ripples through the pop music world 10 years ago when he announced that he was gay. (Photo: AFP)
  • The coffin carrying the body of Stephen Gately, the Irish singer from pop group Boyzone is carried by Mickey Graham (L) Undentified (C), and Shane Lynch (R) from St Laurence O'Toole's Church in Dublin, on October 17, 2009. An autopsy on Stephen Gately revealed that he died due to excess fluid in his lungs, a court spokeswoman on the Spanish island of Majorca said on October 13. Gately, 33, was found dead on October 10 in his apartment in the Majorcan town of Port Andratx while on holiday on the Mediterranean island. News reports said he had been out late the night before. Gately, who married his partner Andrew Cowles in a civil union in 2006, sent ripples through the pop music world 10 years ago when he announced that he was gay. (Photo: AFP)
    The coffin carrying the body of Stephen Gately, the Irish singer from pop group Boyzone is carried by Mickey Graham (L) Undentified (C), and Shane Lynch (R) from St Laurence O'Toole's Church in Dublin, on October 17, 2009. An autopsy on Stephen Gately revealed that he died due to excess fluid in his lungs, a court spokeswoman on the Spanish island of Majorca said on October 13. Gately, 33, was found dead on October 10 in his apartment in the Majorcan town of Port Andratx while on holiday on the Mediterranean island. News reports said he had been out late the night before. Gately, who married his partner Andrew Cowles in a civil union in 2006, sent ripples through the pop music world 10 years ago when he announced that he was gay. (Photo: AFP)
  • The coffin carrying the body of Stephen Gately, the Irish singer from pop group Boyzone is carried by Mickey Graham (L) Undentified (C), and Shane Lynch (R) from St Laurence O'Toole's Church in Dublin, on October 17, 2009. An autopsy on Stephen Gately revealed that he died due to excess fluid in his lungs, a court spokeswoman on the Spanish island of Majorca said on October 13. Gately, 33, was found dead on October 10 in his apartment in the Majorcan town of Port Andratx while on holiday on the Mediterranean island. News reports said he had been out late the night before. Gately, who married his partner Andrew Cowles in a civil union in 2006, sent ripples through the pop music world 10 years ago when he announced that he was gay. (Photo: AFP)
    The coffin carrying the body of Stephen Gately, the Irish singer from pop group Boyzone is carried by Mickey Graham (L) Undentified (C), and Shane Lynch (R) from St Laurence O'Toole's Church in Dublin, on October 17, 2009. An autopsy on Stephen Gately revealed that he died due to excess fluid in his lungs, a court spokeswoman on the Spanish island of Majorca said on October 13. Gately, 33, was found dead on October 10 in his apartment in the Majorcan town of Port Andratx while on holiday on the Mediterranean island. News reports said he had been out late the night before. Gately, who married his partner Andrew Cowles in a civil union in 2006, sent ripples through the pop music world 10 years ago when he announced that he was gay. (Photo: AFP)
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  • The coffin carrying the body of Stephen Gately, the Irish singer from pop group Boyzone is carried by Mickey Graham (L) Undentified (C), and Shane Lynch (R) from St Laurence O'Toole's Church in Dublin, on October 17, 2009. An autopsy on Stephen Gately revealed that he died due to excess fluid in his lungs, a court spokeswoman on the Spanish island of Majorca said on October 13. Gately, 33, was found dead on October 10 in his apartment in the Majorcan town of Port Andratx while on holiday on the Mediterranean island. News reports said he had been out late the night before. Gately, who married his partner Andrew Cowles in a civil union in 2006, sent ripples through the pop music world 10 years ago when he announced that he was gay. (Photo: AFP)
    The coffin carrying the body of Stephen Gately, the Irish singer from pop group Boyzone is carried by Mickey Graham (L) Undentified (C), and Shane Lynch (R) from St Laurence O'Toole's Church in Dublin, on October 17, 2009. An autopsy on Stephen Gately revealed that he died due to excess fluid in his lungs, a court spokeswoman on the Spanish island of Majorca said on October 13. Gately, 33, was found dead on October 10 in his apartment in the Majorcan town of Port Andratx while on holiday on the Mediterranean island. News reports said he had been out late the night before. Gately, who married his partner Andrew Cowles in a civil union in 2006, sent ripples through the pop music world 10 years ago when he announced that he was gay. (Photo: AFP)
  • The coffin carrying the body of Stephen Gately, the Irish singer from pop group Boyzone is carried by Mickey Graham (L) Undentified (C), and Shane Lynch (R) from St Laurence O'Toole's Church in Dublin, on October 17, 2009. An autopsy on Stephen Gately revealed that he died due to excess fluid in his lungs, a court spokeswoman on the Spanish island of Majorca said on October 13. Gately, 33, was found dead on October 10 in his apartment in the Majorcan town of Port Andratx while on holiday on the Mediterranean island. News reports said he had been out late the night before. Gately, who married his partner Andrew Cowles in a civil union in 2006, sent ripples through the pop music world 10 years ago when he announced that he was gay. (Photo: AFP)
    The coffin carrying the body of Stephen Gately, the Irish singer from pop group Boyzone is carried by Mickey Graham (L) Undentified (C), and Shane Lynch (R) from St Laurence O'Toole's Church in Dublin, on October 17, 2009. An autopsy on Stephen Gately revealed that he died due to excess fluid in his lungs, a court spokeswoman on the Spanish island of Majorca said on October 13. Gately, 33, was found dead on October 10 in his apartment in the Majorcan town of Port Andratx while on holiday on the Mediterranean island. News reports said he had been out late the night before. Gately, who married his partner Andrew Cowles in a civil union in 2006, sent ripples through the pop music world 10 years ago when he announced that he was gay. (Photo: AFP)
  • The coffin carrying the body of Stephen Gately, the Irish singer from pop group Boyzone is carried by Mickey Graham (L) Undentified (C), and Shane Lynch (R) from St Laurence O'Toole's Church in Dublin, on October 17, 2009. An autopsy on Stephen Gately revealed that he died due to excess fluid in his lungs, a court spokeswoman on the Spanish island of Majorca said on October 13. Gately, 33, was found dead on October 10 in his apartment in the Majorcan town of Port Andratx while on holiday on the Mediterranean island. News reports said he had been out late the night before. Gately, who married his partner Andrew Cowles in a civil union in 2006, sent ripples through the pop music world 10 years ago when he announced that he was gay. (Photo: AFP)
    The coffin carrying the body of Stephen Gately, the Irish singer from pop group Boyzone is carried by Mickey Graham (L) Undentified (C), and Shane Lynch (R) from St Laurence O'Toole's Church in Dublin, on October 17, 2009. An autopsy on Stephen Gately revealed that he died due to excess fluid in his lungs, a court spokeswoman on the Spanish island of Majorca said on October 13. Gately, 33, was found dead on October 10 in his apartment in the Majorcan town of Port Andratx while on holiday on the Mediterranean island. News reports said he had been out late the night before. Gately, who married his partner Andrew Cowles in a civil union in 2006, sent ripples through the pop music world 10 years ago when he announced that he was gay. (Photo: AFP)
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  • The parents of Stephen Gately Martin Gately (2nd L) and Margarent Gately (2ndR) look on as the coffin carring the body of Stephen Gately, the Irish singer from pop group Boyzone is carried from St Laurence O'Toole's Church in Dublin, on October 17, 2009. An autopsy on Stephen Gately revealed that he died due to excess fluid in his lungs, a court spokeswoman on the Spanish island of Majorca said on October 13. Gately, 33, was found dead on October 10 in his apartment in the Majorcan town of Port Andratx while on holiday on the Mediterranean island. News reports said he had been out late the night before. Gately, who married his partner Andrew Cowles in a civil union in 2006, sent ripples through the pop music world 10 years ago when he announced that he was gay. (Photo: AFP)
    The parents of Stephen Gately Martin Gately (2nd L) and Margarent Gately (2ndR) look on as the coffin carring the body of Stephen Gately, the Irish singer from pop group Boyzone is carried from St Laurence O'Toole's Church in Dublin, on October 17, 2009. An autopsy on Stephen Gately revealed that he died due to excess fluid in his lungs, a court spokeswoman on the Spanish island of Majorca said on October 13. Gately, 33, was found dead on October 10 in his apartment in the Majorcan town of Port Andratx while on holiday on the Mediterranean island. News reports said he had been out late the night before. Gately, who married his partner Andrew Cowles in a civil union in 2006, sent ripples through the pop music world 10 years ago when he announced that he was gay. (Photo: AFP)
  • Members of Boyzone and family embrace in front of the coffin carring the body of Stephen Gately, the Irish singer from pop group Boyzone outside of St Laurence O'Toole's Church in Dublin, on October 17, 2009. An autopsy on Stephen Gately revealed that he died due to excess fluid in his lungs, a court spokeswoman on the Spanish island of Majorca said on October 13. Gately, 33, was found dead on October 10 in his apartment in the Majorcan town of Port Andratx while on holiday on the Mediterranean island. News reports said he had been out late the night before. Gately, who married his partner Andrew Cowles in a civil union in 2006, sent ripples through the pop music world 10 years ago when he announced that he was gay. (Photo: AFP)
    Members of Boyzone and family embrace in front of the coffin carring the body of Stephen Gately, the Irish singer from pop group Boyzone outside of St Laurence O'Toole's Church in Dublin, on October 17, 2009. An autopsy on Stephen Gately revealed that he died due to excess fluid in his lungs, a court spokeswoman on the Spanish island of Majorca said on October 13. Gately, 33, was found dead on October 10 in his apartment in the Majorcan town of Port Andratx while on holiday on the Mediterranean island. News reports said he had been out late the night before. Gately, who married his partner Andrew Cowles in a civil union in 2006, sent ripples through the pop music world 10 years ago when he announced that he was gay. (Photo: AFP)
  • Members of the public are reflected in the hearse window carrying the coffin of Stephen Gately, the Irish singer from pop group Boyzone from St Laurence O'Toole's Church in Dublin, on October 17, 2009. An autopsy on Stephen Gately revealed that he died due to excess fluid in his lungs, a court spokeswoman on the Spanish island of Majorca said on October 13. Gately, 33, was found dead on October 10 in his apartment in the Majorcan town of Port Andratx while on holiday on the Mediterranean island. News reports said he had been out late the night before. Gately, who married his partner Andrew Cowles in a civil union in 2006, sent ripples through the pop music world 10 years ago when he announced that he was gay. (Photo: AFP)
    Members of the public are reflected in the hearse window carrying the coffin of Stephen Gately, the Irish singer from pop group Boyzone from St Laurence O'Toole's Church in Dublin, on October 17, 2009. An autopsy on Stephen Gately revealed that he died due to excess fluid in his lungs, a court spokeswoman on the Spanish island of Majorca said on October 13. Gately, 33, was found dead on October 10 in his apartment in the Majorcan town of Port Andratx while on holiday on the Mediterranean island. News reports said he had been out late the night before. Gately, who married his partner Andrew Cowles in a civil union in 2006, sent ripples through the pop music world 10 years ago when he announced that he was gay. (Photo: AFP)
  • Stephen Gately's husband Andrew Cowes (C) embraces members of the group Boyzone outside St Laurence O'Toole's Church in Dublin, on October 17, 2009. An autopsy on Stephen Gately revealed that he died due to excess fluid in his lungs, a court spokeswoman on the Spanish island of Majorca said on October 13. Gately, 33, was found dead on October 10 in his apartment in the Majorcan town of Port Andratx while on holiday on the Mediterranean island. News reports said he had been out late the night before. Gately, who married his partner Andrew Cowles in a civil union in 2006, sent ripples through the pop music world 10 years ago when he announced that he was gay. (Photo: AFP)
    Stephen Gately's husband Andrew Cowes (C) embraces members of the group Boyzone outside St Laurence O'Toole's Church in Dublin, on October 17, 2009. An autopsy on Stephen Gately revealed that he died due to excess fluid in his lungs, a court spokeswoman on the Spanish island of Majorca said on October 13. Gately, 33, was found dead on October 10 in his apartment in the Majorcan town of Port Andratx while on holiday on the Mediterranean island. News reports said he had been out late the night before. Gately, who married his partner Andrew Cowles in a civil union in 2006, sent ripples through the pop music world 10 years ago when he announced that he was gay. (Photo: AFP)
  • A photograph of Stephen Gately is carried by members of Boyzone and family as the coffin carring the body of Stephen Gately, the Irish singer from pop group Boyzone is carried from St Laurence O'Toole's Church in Dublin, on October 17, 2009. An autopsy on Stephen Gately revealed that he died due to excess fluid in his lungs, a court spokeswoman on the Spanish island of Majorca said on October 13. Gately, 33, was found dead on October 10 in his apartment in the Majorcan town of Port Andratx while on holiday on the Mediterranean island. News reports said he had been out late the night before. Gately, who married his partner Andrew Cowles in a civil union in 2006, sent ripples through the pop music world 10 years ago when he announced that he was gay. (Photo: AFP)
    A photograph of Stephen Gately is carried by members of Boyzone and family as the coffin carring the body of Stephen Gately, the Irish singer from pop group Boyzone is carried from St Laurence O'Toole's Church in Dublin, on October 17, 2009. An autopsy on Stephen Gately revealed that he died due to excess fluid in his lungs, a court spokeswoman on the Spanish island of Majorca said on October 13. Gately, 33, was found dead on October 10 in his apartment in the Majorcan town of Port Andratx while on holiday on the Mediterranean island. News reports said he had been out late the night before. Gately, who married his partner Andrew Cowles in a civil union in 2006, sent ripples through the pop music world 10 years ago when he announced that he was gay. (Photo: AFP)
  • Margaret Gatley (L) embraces Ronan Keating (R), outside St Laurence O'Toole's Church in Dublin, on October 17, 2009. An autopsy on Stephen Gately revealed that he died due to excess fluid in his lungs, a court spokeswoman on the Spanish island of Majorca said on October 13. Gately, 33, was found dead on October 10 in his apartment in the Majorcan town of Port Andratx while on holiday on the Mediterranean island. News reports said he had been out late the night before. Gately, who married his partner Andrew Cowles in a civil union in 2006, sent ripples through the pop music world 10 years ago when he announced that he was gay. (Photo: AFP)
    Margaret Gatley (L) embraces Ronan Keating (R), outside St Laurence O'Toole's Church in Dublin, on October 17, 2009. An autopsy on Stephen Gately revealed that he died due to excess fluid in his lungs, a court spokeswoman on the Spanish island of Majorca said on October 13. Gately, 33, was found dead on October 10 in his apartment in the Majorcan town of Port Andratx while on holiday on the Mediterranean island. News reports said he had been out late the night before. Gately, who married his partner Andrew Cowles in a civil union in 2006, sent ripples through the pop music world 10 years ago when he announced that he was gay. (Photo: AFP)
  • A mourneris pictured outside the funeral of Stephen Gately, the Irish singer from pop group Boyzone at St Laurence O'Toole's Church in Dublin, on October 17, 2009. An autopsy on Stephen Gately revealed that he died due to excess fluid in his lungs, a court spokeswoman on the Spanish island of Majorca said on October 13. Gately, 33, was found dead on October 10 in his apartment in the Majorcan town of Port Andratx while on holiday on the Mediterranean island. News reports said he had been out late the night before. Gately, who married his partner Andrew Cowles in a civil union in 2006, sent ripples through the pop music world 10 years ago when he announced that he was gay. (Photo: AFP)
    A mourneris pictured outside the funeral of Stephen Gately, the Irish singer from pop group Boyzone at St Laurence O'Toole's Church in Dublin, on October 17, 2009. An autopsy on Stephen Gately revealed that he died due to excess fluid in his lungs, a court spokeswoman on the Spanish island of Majorca said on October 13. Gately, 33, was found dead on October 10 in his apartment in the Majorcan town of Port Andratx while on holiday on the Mediterranean island. News reports said he had been out late the night before. Gately, who married his partner Andrew Cowles in a civil union in 2006, sent ripples through the pop music world 10 years ago when he announced that he was gay. (Photo: AFP)
  • Members of the public watch the coffin carrying the body of Stephen Gately, the Irish singer from pop group Boyzone being carried from St Laurence O'Toole's Church in Dublin, on October 17, 2009. An autopsy on Stephen Gately revealed that he died due to excess fluid in his lungs, a court spokeswoman on the Spanish island of Majorca said on October 13. Gately, 33, was found dead on October 10 in his apartment in the Majorcan town of Port Andratx while on holiday on the Mediterranean island. News reports said he had been out late the night before. Gately, who married his partner Andrew Cowles in a civil union in 2006, sent ripples through the pop music world 10 years ago when he announced that he was gay. (Photo: AFP)
    Members of the public watch the coffin carrying the body of Stephen Gately, the Irish singer from pop group Boyzone being carried from St Laurence O'Toole's Church in Dublin, on October 17, 2009. An autopsy on Stephen Gately revealed that he died due to excess fluid in his lungs, a court spokeswoman on the Spanish island of Majorca said on October 13. Gately, 33, was found dead on October 10 in his apartment in the Majorcan town of Port Andratx while on holiday on the Mediterranean island. News reports said he had been out late the night before. Gately, who married his partner Andrew Cowles in a civil union in 2006, sent ripples through the pop music world 10 years ago when he announced that he was gay. (Photo: AFP)
  • The coffin carrying the body of Stephen Gately, the Irish singer from pop group Boyzone is carried by Ronan Keating from St Laurence O'Toole's Church in Dublin, on October 17, 2009. An autopsy on Stephen Gately revealed that he died due to excess fluid in his lungs, a court spokeswoman on the Spanish island of Majorca said on October 13. Gately, 33, was found dead on October 10 in his apartment in the Majorcan town of Port Andratx while on holiday on the Mediterranean island. News reports said he had been out late the night before. Gately, who married his partner Andrew Cowles in a civil union in 2006, sent ripples through the pop music world 10 years ago when he announced that he was gay.(Photo: AFP)
    The coffin carrying the body of Stephen Gately, the Irish singer from pop group Boyzone is carried by Ronan Keating from St Laurence O'Toole's Church in Dublin, on October 17, 2009. An autopsy on Stephen Gately revealed that he died due to excess fluid in his lungs, a court spokeswoman on the Spanish island of Majorca said on October 13. Gately, 33, was found dead on October 10 in his apartment in the Majorcan town of Port Andratx while on holiday on the Mediterranean island. News reports said he had been out late the night before. Gately, who married his partner Andrew Cowles in a civil union in 2006, sent ripples through the pop music world 10 years ago when he announced that he was gay.(Photo: AFP)
  • A photograph of Stephen Gately is carried by members of Boyzone and family as the coffin carring the body of Stephen Gately, the Irish singer from pop group Boyzone is carried from St Laurence O'Toole's Church in Dublin, on October 17, 2009. An autopsy on Stephen Gately revealed that he died due to excess fluid in his lungs, a court spokeswoman on the Spanish island of Majorca said on October 13. Gately, 33, was found dead on October 10 in his apartment in the Majorcan town of Port Andratx while on holiday on the Mediterranean island. News reports said he had been out late the night before. Gately, who married his partner Andrew Cowles in a civil union in 2006, sent ripples through the pop music world 10 years ago when he announced that he was gay. (Photo: AFP)
    A photograph of Stephen Gately is carried by members of Boyzone and family as the coffin carring the body of Stephen Gately, the Irish singer from pop group Boyzone is carried from St Laurence O'Toole's Church in Dublin, on October 17, 2009. An autopsy on Stephen Gately revealed that he died due to excess fluid in his lungs, a court spokeswoman on the Spanish island of Majorca said on October 13. Gately, 33, was found dead on October 10 in his apartment in the Majorcan town of Port Andratx while on holiday on the Mediterranean island. News reports said he had been out late the night before. Gately, who married his partner Andrew Cowles in a civil union in 2006, sent ripples through the pop music world 10 years ago when he announced that he was gay. (Photo: AFP)
  • A lit candle sits outside St Laurence O'Toole's Church in Dublin, on October 17, 2009 during a church service for Stephen Gately. An autopsy on Stephen Gately revealed that he died due to excess fluid in his lungs, a court spokeswoman on the Spanish island of Majorca said on October 13. Gately, 33, was found dead on October 10 in his apartment in the Majorcan town of Port Andratx while on holiday on the Mediterranean island. News reports said he had been out late the night before. Gately, who married his partner Andrew Cowles in a civil union in 2006, sent ripples through the pop music world 10 years ago when he announced that he was gay. (Photo: AFP)
    A lit candle sits outside St Laurence O'Toole's Church in Dublin, on October 17, 2009 during a church service for Stephen Gately. An autopsy on Stephen Gately revealed that he died due to excess fluid in his lungs, a court spokeswoman on the Spanish island of Majorca said on October 13. Gately, 33, was found dead on October 10 in his apartment in the Majorcan town of Port Andratx while on holiday on the Mediterranean island. News reports said he had been out late the night before. Gately, who married his partner Andrew Cowles in a civil union in 2006, sent ripples through the pop music world 10 years ago when he announced that he was gay. (Photo: AFP)
  • A fan wears a hat displaying a photograph of Stephen Gately, the Irish singer from pop group Boyzone outside St Laurence O'Toole's Church in Dublin, on October 17, 2009. An autopsy on Stephen Gately revealed that he died due to excess fluid in his lungs, a court spokeswoman on the Spanish island of Majorca said on October 13. Gately, 33, was found dead on October 10 in his apartment in the Majorcan town of Port Andratx while on holiday on the Mediterranean island. News reports said he had been out late the night before. Gately, who married his partner Andrew Cowles in a civil union in 2006, sent ripples through the pop music world 10 years ago when he announced that he was gay. (Photo: AFP)
    A fan wears a hat displaying a photograph of Stephen Gately, the Irish singer from pop group Boyzone outside St Laurence O'Toole's Church in Dublin, on October 17, 2009. An autopsy on Stephen Gately revealed that he died due to excess fluid in his lungs, a court spokeswoman on the Spanish island of Majorca said on October 13. Gately, 33, was found dead on October 10 in his apartment in the Majorcan town of Port Andratx while on holiday on the Mediterranean island. News reports said he had been out late the night before. Gately, who married his partner Andrew Cowles in a civil union in 2006, sent ripples through the pop music world 10 years ago when he announced that he was gay. (Photo: AFP)
  • David Furnish, partner of singer Elton John walks to St Laurence O'Toole's Church in Dublin, for Stephen Gatley's funeral on October 17, 2009. An autopsy on Stephen Gately revealed that he died due to excess fluid in his lungs, a court spokeswoman on the Spanish island of Majorca said on October 13. Gately, 33, was found dead on October 10 in his apartment in the Majorcan town of Port Andratx while on holiday on the Mediterranean island. News reports said he had been out late the night before. Gately, who married his partner Andrew Cowles in a civil union in 2006, sent ripples through the pop music world 10 years ago when he announced that he was gay. (Photo: AFP)
    David Furnish, partner of singer Elton John walks to St Laurence O'Toole's Church in Dublin, for Stephen Gatley's funeral on October 17, 2009. An autopsy on Stephen Gately revealed that he died due to excess fluid in his lungs, a court spokeswoman on the Spanish island of Majorca said on October 13. Gately, 33, was found dead on October 10 in his apartment in the Majorcan town of Port Andratx while on holiday on the Mediterranean island. News reports said he had been out late the night before. Gately, who married his partner Andrew Cowles in a civil union in 2006, sent ripples through the pop music world 10 years ago when he announced that he was gay. (Photo: AFP)
  • Irish music manager Louis Walsh arrives for the funeral of Stephen Gately at St Laurence O'Toole Church in Dublin, on October 17, 2009. An autopsy on Stephen Gately revealed that he died due to excess fluid in his lungs, a court spokeswoman on the Spanish island of Majorca said on October 13. Gately, 33, was found dead on October 10 in his apartment in the Majorcan town of Port Andratx while on holiday on the Mediterranean island. News reports said he had been out late the night before. Gately, who married his partner Andrew Cowles in a civil union in 2006, sent ripples through the pop music world 10 years ago when he announced that he was gay. (Photo: AFP)
    Irish music manager Louis Walsh arrives for the funeral of Stephen Gately at St Laurence O'Toole Church in Dublin, on October 17, 2009. An autopsy on Stephen Gately revealed that he died due to excess fluid in his lungs, a court spokeswoman on the Spanish island of Majorca said on October 13. Gately, 33, was found dead on October 10 in his apartment in the Majorcan town of Port Andratx while on holiday on the Mediterranean island. News reports said he had been out late the night before. Gately, who married his partner Andrew Cowles in a civil union in 2006, sent ripples through the pop music world 10 years ago when he announced that he was gay. (Photo: AFP)
  • Andrew Cowles, Stephen Gately's partner is pictured outside St Laurence O'Toole's Church in Dublin, on October 17, 2009. An autopsy on Stephen Gately revealed that he died due to excess fluid in his lungs, a court spokeswoman on the Spanish island of Majorca said on October 13. Gately, 33, was found dead on October 10 in his apartment in the Majorcan town of Port Andratx while on holiday on the Mediterranean island. News reports said he had been out late the night before. Gately, who married his partner Andrew Cowles in a civil union in 2006, sent ripples through the pop music world 10 years ago when he announced that he was gay. (Photo: AFP)
    Andrew Cowles, Stephen Gately's partner is pictured outside St Laurence O'Toole's Church in Dublin, on October 17, 2009. An autopsy on Stephen Gately revealed that he died due to excess fluid in his lungs, a court spokeswoman on the Spanish island of Majorca said on October 13. Gately, 33, was found dead on October 10 in his apartment in the Majorcan town of Port Andratx while on holiday on the Mediterranean island. News reports said he had been out late the night before. Gately, who married his partner Andrew Cowles in a civil union in 2006, sent ripples through the pop music world 10 years ago when he announced that he was gay. (Photo: AFP)
  • Members of Irish band Boyzone, Ronan Keating, foreground left, Mikey Graham foreground centre, and Shane Lynch background right, carry the coffin of fellow band member Stephen Gately from St. Laurence O'Toole Church, after the funeral service, in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday Oct. 17, 2009. Gately was found dead on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, in a house near Port d'Andratx on the western tip of Mallorca. The singer had gone to Mallorca with his partner Andrew Cowles. The two were wed in a civil union in 2006. Autopsy results released on Tuesday showed Gately died of natural causes. (Photo: AP)
    Members of Irish band Boyzone, Ronan Keating, foreground left, Mikey Graham foreground centre, and Shane Lynch background right, carry the coffin of fellow band member Stephen Gately from St. Laurence O'Toole Church, after the funeral service, in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday Oct. 17, 2009. Gately was found dead on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, in a house near Port d'Andratx on the western tip of Mallorca. The singer had gone to Mallorca with his partner Andrew Cowles. The two were wed in a civil union in 2006. Autopsy results released on Tuesday showed Gately died of natural causes. (Photo: AP)
  • Members of Irish band Boyzone, Ronan Keating, foreground left, Mikey Graham foreground right, Keith Duffy, background left, partially seen, and Shane Lynch background right, carry the coffin of fellow band member Stephen Gately from St. Laurence O'Toole Church, after the funeral service, in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday Oct. 17, 2009. Gately was found dead on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, in a house near Port d'Andratx on the western tip of Mallorca. The singer had gone to Mallorca with his partner Andrew Cowles. The two were wed in a civil union in 2006. Autopsy results released on Tuesday showed Gately died of natural causes. (Photo: AP)
    Members of Irish band Boyzone, Ronan Keating, foreground left, Mikey Graham foreground right, Keith Duffy, background left, partially seen, and Shane Lynch background right, carry the coffin of fellow band member Stephen Gately from St. Laurence O'Toole Church, after the funeral service, in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday Oct. 17, 2009. Gately was found dead on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, in a house near Port d'Andratx on the western tip of Mallorca. The singer had gone to Mallorca with his partner Andrew Cowles. The two were wed in a civil union in 2006. Autopsy results released on Tuesday showed Gately died of natural causes. (Photo: AP)
  • Members of Irish band Boyzone, Ronan Keating, foreground left, Mikey Graham foreground centre, and Shane Lynch background right, carry the coffin of fellow band member Stephen Gately from St. Laurence O'Toole Church, after the funeral service, in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday Oct. 17, 2009. Gately was found dead on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, in a house near Port d'Andratx on the western tip of Mallorca. The singer had gone to Mallorca with his partner Andrew Cowles. The two were wed in a civil union in 2006. Autopsy results released on Tuesday showed Gately died of natural causes. (Photo: AP)
    Members of Irish band Boyzone, Ronan Keating, foreground left, Mikey Graham foreground centre, and Shane Lynch background right, carry the coffin of fellow band member Stephen Gately from St. Laurence O'Toole Church, after the funeral service, in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday Oct. 17, 2009. Gately was found dead on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, in a house near Port d'Andratx on the western tip of Mallorca. The singer had gone to Mallorca with his partner Andrew Cowles. The two were wed in a civil union in 2006. Autopsy results released on Tuesday showed Gately died of natural causes. (Photo: AP)
  • Members of Irish band Boyzone, look at the coffin of fellow band member Stephen Gately after a funeral service at St. Laurence O'Toole Church, after the funeral service, in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday Oct. 17, 2009. Gately was found dead on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, in a house near Port d'Andratx on the western tip of Mallorca. The singer had gone to Mallorca with his partner Andrew Cowles. The two were wed in a civil union in 2006. Autopsy results released on Tuesday showed Gately died of natural causes. Photo of Gately seen on the right. (Photo: AP)
    Members of Irish band Boyzone, look at the coffin of fellow band member Stephen Gately after a funeral service at St. Laurence O'Toole Church, after the funeral service, in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday Oct. 17, 2009. Gately was found dead on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, in a house near Port d'Andratx on the western tip of Mallorca. The singer had gone to Mallorca with his partner Andrew Cowles. The two were wed in a civil union in 2006. Autopsy results released on Tuesday showed Gately died of natural causes. Photo of Gately seen on the right. (Photo: AP)
  • A mourner reacts f during the funeral of Stephen Gately at St. Laurence O'Toole Church, after the funeral service, in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday Oct. 17, 2009. Gately was found dead on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, in a house near Port d'Andratx on the western tip of Mallorca. The singer had gone to Mallorca with his partner Andrew Cowles. The two were wed in a civil union in 2006. Autopsy results released on Tuesday showed Gately died of natural causes. Photo of Gately seen on the right. (Photo: AP)
    A mourner reacts f during the funeral of Stephen Gately at St. Laurence O'Toole Church, after the funeral service, in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday Oct. 17, 2009. Gately was found dead on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, in a house near Port d'Andratx on the western tip of Mallorca. The singer had gone to Mallorca with his partner Andrew Cowles. The two were wed in a civil union in 2006. Autopsy results released on Tuesday showed Gately died of natural causes. Photo of Gately seen on the right. (Photo: AP)
  • A mourner reacts during the funeral of Stepehn Gately of Irish band Boyzone, during the funeral service at St. Laurence O'Toole Church, after the funeral service, in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday Oct. 17, 2009. Gately was found dead on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, in a house near Port d'Andratx on the western tip of Mallorca. The singer had gone to Mallorca with his partner Andrew Cowles. The two were wed in a civil union in 2006. Autopsy results released on Tuesday showed Gately died of natural causes. Photo of Gately seen on the right. (Photo: AP)
    A mourner reacts during the funeral of Stepehn Gately of Irish band Boyzone, during the funeral service at St. Laurence O'Toole Church, after the funeral service, in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday Oct. 17, 2009. Gately was found dead on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, in a house near Port d'Andratx on the western tip of Mallorca. The singer had gone to Mallorca with his partner Andrew Cowles. The two were wed in a civil union in 2006. Autopsy results released on Tuesday showed Gately died of natural causes. Photo of Gately seen on the right. (Photo: AP)
  • A fan of Irish band Boyzone, watches the funeral of band member Stephen Gately at St. Laurence O'Toole Church, after the funeral service, in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday Oct. 17, 2009. Gately was found dead on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, in a house near Port d'Andratx on the western tip of Mallorca. The singer had gone to Mallorca with his partner Andrew Cowles. The two were wed in a civil union in 2006. Autopsy results released on Tuesday showed Gately died of natural causes. Photo of Gately seen on the right. (Photo: AP)
    A fan of Irish band Boyzone, watches the funeral of band member Stephen Gately at St. Laurence O'Toole Church, after the funeral service, in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday Oct. 17, 2009. Gately was found dead on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, in a house near Port d'Andratx on the western tip of Mallorca. The singer had gone to Mallorca with his partner Andrew Cowles. The two were wed in a civil union in 2006. Autopsy results released on Tuesday showed Gately died of natural causes. Photo of Gately seen on the right. (Photo: AP)
  • Margaret Gately mother of Stephen Gately is comforted by Ronan Keating of Irish band Boyzone at St. Laurence O'Toole Church, after the funeral service, in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday Oct. 17, 2009. Gately was found dead on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, in a house near Port d'Andratx on the western tip of Mallorca. The singer had gone to Mallorca with his partner Andrew Cowles. The two were wed in a civil union in 2006. Autopsy results released on Tuesday showed Gately died of natural causes. Photo of Gately seen on the right. (Photo: AP)
    Margaret Gately mother of Stephen Gately is comforted by Ronan Keating of Irish band Boyzone at St. Laurence O'Toole Church, after the funeral service, in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday Oct. 17, 2009. Gately was found dead on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, in a house near Port d'Andratx on the western tip of Mallorca. The singer had gone to Mallorca with his partner Andrew Cowles. The two were wed in a civil union in 2006. Autopsy results released on Tuesday showed Gately died of natural causes. Photo of Gately seen on the right. (Photo: AP)
  • Parents of Irish band Boyzone's Stephen Gately, Martin and Margaret Gately, centre, attend the funeral of their son Stephen Gately at St. Laurence O'Toole Church, in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday Oct. 17, 2009. Gately was found dead on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, in a house near Port d'Andratx on the western tip of Mallorca. The singer had gone to Mallorca with his partner Andrew Cowles. The two were wed in a civil union in 2006. Autopsy results released on Tuesday showed Gately died of natural causes. (Photo: AP)
    Parents of Irish band Boyzone's Stephen Gately, Martin and Margaret Gately, centre, attend the funeral of their son Stephen Gately at St. Laurence O'Toole Church, in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday Oct. 17, 2009. Gately was found dead on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, in a house near Port d'Andratx on the western tip of Mallorca. The singer had gone to Mallorca with his partner Andrew Cowles. The two were wed in a civil union in 2006. Autopsy results released on Tuesday showed Gately died of natural causes. (Photo: AP)
  • Residents watch the funeral of Stephen Gately of Irish band Boyzone, during the funeral at St. Laurence O'Toole Church, in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday Oct. 17, 2009. Gately was found dead on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, in a house near Port d'Andratx on the western tip of Mallorca. The singer had gone to Mallorca with his partner Andrew Cowles. The two were wed in a civil union in 2006. Autopsy results released on Tuesday showed Gately died of natural causes.. (Photo: AP)
    Residents watch the funeral of Stephen Gately of Irish band Boyzone, during the funeral at St. Laurence O'Toole Church, in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday Oct. 17, 2009. Gately was found dead on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, in a house near Port d'Andratx on the western tip of Mallorca. The singer had gone to Mallorca with his partner Andrew Cowles. The two were wed in a civil union in 2006. Autopsy results released on Tuesday showed Gately died of natural causes.. (Photo: AP)
  • Jason Donovan attends the funeral Irish band Boyzone member Stephen Gately at St. Laurence O'Toole Church, in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday Oct. 17, 2009. Gately was found dead on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, in a house near Port d'Andratx on the western tip of Mallorca. The singer had gone to Mallorca with his partner Andrew Cowles. The two were wed in a civil union in 2006. Autopsy results released on Tuesday showed Gately died of natural causes. Photo of Gately seen on the right. (Photo: AP)
    Jason Donovan attends the funeral Irish band Boyzone member Stephen Gately at St. Laurence O'Toole Church, in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday Oct. 17, 2009. Gately was found dead on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, in a house near Port d'Andratx on the western tip of Mallorca. The singer had gone to Mallorca with his partner Andrew Cowles. The two were wed in a civil union in 2006. Autopsy results released on Tuesday showed Gately died of natural causes. Photo of Gately seen on the right. (Photo: AP)
  • Louis Walsh arrives for the funeral of Stepehn Gately from Irish band Boyzone, at St. Laurence O'Toole Church, in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday Oct. 17, 2009. Gately was found dead on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, in a house near Port d'Andratx on the western tip of Mallorca. The singer had gone to Mallorca with his partner Andrew Cowles. The two were wed in a civil union in 2006. Autopsy results released on Tuesday showed Gately died of natural causes. Photo of Gately seen on the right. (Photo: AP)
    Louis Walsh arrives for the funeral of Stepehn Gately from Irish band Boyzone, at St. Laurence O'Toole Church, in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday Oct. 17, 2009. Gately was found dead on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, in a house near Port d'Andratx on the western tip of Mallorca. The singer had gone to Mallorca with his partner Andrew Cowles. The two were wed in a civil union in 2006. Autopsy results released on Tuesday showed Gately died of natural causes. Photo of Gately seen on the right. (Photo: AP)
  • Singer Brian Mc Fadden attends the funeral of Stephen Gately from Irish band Boyzone, at St. Laurence O'Toole Church, in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday Oct. 17, 2009. Gately was found dead on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, in a house near Port d'Andratx on the western tip of Mallorca. The singer had gone to Mallorca with his partner Andrew Cowles. The two were wed in a civil union in 2006. Autopsy results released on Tuesday showed Gately died of natural causes. Photo of Gately seen on the right. (Photo: AP)
    Singer Brian Mc Fadden attends the funeral of Stephen Gately from Irish band Boyzone, at St. Laurence O'Toole Church, in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday Oct. 17, 2009. Gately was found dead on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, in a house near Port d'Andratx on the western tip of Mallorca. The singer had gone to Mallorca with his partner Andrew Cowles. The two were wed in a civil union in 2006. Autopsy results released on Tuesday showed Gately died of natural causes. Photo of Gately seen on the right. (Photo: AP)
  • Members of Irish band Boyzone, carry the coffin of Stephen Gately from St. Laurence O'Toole Church, after the funeral service, in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday Oct. 17, 2009. Gately was found dead on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, in a house near Port d'Andratx on the western tip of Mallorca. The singer had gone to Mallorca with his partner Andrew Cowles. The two were wed in a civil union in 2006. Autopsy results released on Tuesday showed Gately died of natural causes. Photo of Gately seen on the right. (Photo: AP)
    Members of Irish band Boyzone, carry the coffin of Stephen Gately from St. Laurence O'Toole Church, after the funeral service, in Dublin, Ireland, Saturday Oct. 17, 2009. Gately was found dead on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, in a house near Port d'Andratx on the western tip of Mallorca. The singer had gone to Mallorca with his partner Andrew Cowles. The two were wed in a civil union in 2006. Autopsy results released on Tuesday showed Gately died of natural causes. Photo of Gately seen on the right. (Photo: AP)