Stars pay tribute at Gately concert

Stars of stage and screen turned out tonight to pay tribute to Stephen Gately at a concert in memory of the late Boyzone singer.

As crowds of fans gathered in the pouring rain in London’s West End, a string of celebrities showed their support for the event.

The Irishman’s Boyzone band mates Ronan Keating, Mikey Graham, Keith Duffy and Shane Lynch looked solemn and did not stop to speak to waiting press as they went into the Palace Theatre in Shaftesbury Avenue for the private evening of performances.

Among the celebrities on the red carpet were pop stars Duncan James and Lee Ryan from Blue, Chesney Hawkes, the actor Leslie Phillips, Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli and even Cherie Blair.

Gately’s parents and partner Andrew Cowles also attended.

The 33-year-old died of natural causes due to a pulmonary oedema on October 10 at his holiday home on the island of Majorca.