SINGER and actor Stephen Gately has tragically died.
The Irish popstar passed away while on holiday in Majorca at the age of 33.
A statement on Boyzone's official website confirmed the Irish performer's sudden death.
It said: "Stephen tragically died yesterday whilst on holiday with his partner Andrew in Majorca. The rest of the boys will be flying out today."
X Factor judge Louis Walsh who used to manage Boyzone said: "We're all absolutely devastated. I'm in complete shock. I was only with him on Monday at an awards ceremony. We don't know much about what's happened yet. He was a great man."
All four remaining members of Boyzone - Keating, Keith Duffy, Shane Lynch and Mikey Graham - will be flying to Palma, the capital of the Spanish island, today.
Stephen enjoyed six number ones with Boyzone before a successful solo career including the lead role in Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
