Stephen Gately recently passed away over the weekend (see Telegraph – Stephen Gately Boyzone Star Dies Suddenly on Holiday). As well as being a talented musician he also did a lot for gay people after coming out in 1999. For example in their recent video “Better” he had a male partner see:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=2Hc0uHs1X9s
When he came out, he came out saying he was gay and in love, normalising gay relationships as loving ones that are about more than sex.
So Rest In Peace Stephen. My love and hugs to his partner Andrew, it must be horrible to loose your partner in this way. So final.
Antony