Boyzone Stephen Gately Died

Boyzone Stephen Gately Died, a member of the Irish band Boyzone, was on the island with his partner, Andrew Cowles, the band’s Web site said.

Relatives of the 33-year-old singer and actor insisted his death was a “tragic accident” and that no foul play was involved, Britain’s Press Association reported Monday.

Spanish police said there were “no signs of suspicious circumstances” after Gately was found dead at his home in the resort of Port Andratx on Saturday afternoon, PA added.

Monday is a Spanish public holiday, so the examination of Gately is expected to take place Tuesday.

In a statement on the Boyzone Web site, Gately’s fellow bandmates, Ronan Keating, Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham and Shane Lynch said: “We are completely devastated by the loss of our friend and brother, Stephen. We have shared such wonderful times together over the years and were all looking forward to sharing many more.

“Stephen was a beautiful person in both body and spirit. He lit up our lives and those of the many friends he had all over the world. Our love and sympathy go out to Andrew and Stephen’s family. We love you and will miss you forever, ‘Steo’.”

The four were reported to have flown out to the Mediterranean island following the news.

Boyzone made history in the United Kingdom with 16 consecutive Top Five hits, according to Ticketmaster’s Web site.

It’s one of Ireland’s best-selling bands, with six No. 1 singles in the United Kingdom, and four No. 1 albums, Ticketmaster said.

The group, which separated in 2000 to pursue solo projects, reunited in 2008.

Its greatest hits album — “Back Again … No Matter What” — was released last year.

Gately joined the band in 1993 after answering an audition ad. “A lot of people didn’t think we would make it out of Ireland back then,

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Boyzone Stephen Gately Died was first posted on October 12, 2009 at 6:42 pm.

Christopher Columbus and biography

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Columbus Day is a federal holiday observed on the second Monday in October, marking the anniversary of arrival of Christopher Columbus to the Americas.

Columbus, an Italian explorer sailing under the Spanish flag, led four expeditions to the New World, but never accomplished his original goal — to find a western ocean route to Asia. Instead, Columbus ushered in a new era in world history by opening up the Americas to exploration.

Columbus Day became a U.S. holiday in 1971.  It is generally observed by banks, the bond market, the Postal Service and other federal agencies, along with most state government offices and some school districts. However, many businesses and stock exchanges remain open.

There is a trend among some states away from observing the holiday.

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Christopher Columbus and biography was first posted on October 12, 2009 at 8:58 pm.