’13 years and it doesn’t get any easier’: Ronan Keating pays a sincere tribute to late bandmate Stephen Gately… over a decade after his death
Ronan Keating took to Instagram on Monday to pay a touching tribute to his late bandmate Stephen Gately.
The Boyzone star, 45, shared that “13 years doesn’t get any easier” as he posted a series of pictures with his co-lead singer from their early days.
Stephen tragically died in 2009 at the age of 33 from an undiagnosed congenital heart defect.
’13 years and it doesn’t get any easier’: Ronan Keating, 45, shared a heartfelt tribute to late bandmate Stephen Gately via Instagram on Monday
’13 years and it doesn’t get any easier cuz I know how much life you had inside you. miss you dude With a heavy heart,” Ronan wrote.
One picture showed the band meeting Prince Charles at The Party in the Park Prince’s Trust Concert in July 1998.
While the post was accompanied by a carousel of snaps documenting their friendship, which began in 1993.
Before: A picture showed the band meeting Prince Charles at The Party in the Park Prince’s Trust Concert in July 1998
With a heavy heart: ’13 years and it doesn’t get any easier because I know how much life you had inside you. miss you dude With a heavy heart,” Ronan wrote
A host of other celebrities rushed to the comments to share their own tribute, with Peter Andre, Ryan Thomas and Denise Van Outen all commenting on red love hearts.
While Boyzone’s Keith Duffy also took to his side and wrote: “13 years my guardian angel! I will never meet a living soul again who loved me unconditionally and honestly like my buddy Steo!
“I miss you every day, I had your brother’s family with me last night for a special moment ❤️ keep an eye on me bro.”
Memories: While the post was accompanied by a carousel of snaps documenting their friendship, which began in 1993
Together: The Irish band was formed in 1993 by talent manager Louis Walsh and rose to fame with hits including No Matter What (LR) Ronan Keating, Mikey Graham, Stephen Gately, Shane Lynch and Keith Duffy
The Irish band was formed in 1993 by talent manager Louis Walsh and became famous with hits like No Matter What.
Tragically, Stephen died at his holiday home in Port D’Andratx on Mallorca – the death was later revealed to be the result of a heart condition.
His body was discovered by his husband Andrew Cowles – whom he married in 2003.
Tribute: While Boyzone’s Keith Duffy also took to his side and wrote: “13 years my guardian angel! I will never meet another living soul who loved me as unconditionally and honestly as my mate Steo did.