Tribute Concert Held For The Late Boyzone Member Stephen Gately

November 30, 2009 8:01 a.m. EST

London, UK (CNS) - Fans of the late singer turned up to the tribute concert in memory for Stephen Gately on November 29th. The event was held at the Palace Theatre in London and was organized by Stephen's partner Andrew Cowles. Crowds of 400 plus fans gathered in the rain to pay tribute to the singer who died in October. The 33-year-old Irish star and member of the hit boy band Boyzone died of natural causes at his home in Majorca on Oct. 11th. His former band mates Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham, Ronan Keating and Shane Lynch were in attendance along with pop stars Duncan James and Lee Ryan from Blue, actor Leslie Phillips, Cherie Blair, Lisa Snowdon and Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli. Bruno Tonioli said of Gately: "He was a very, very nice guy. He was the kindest, sweetest, most generous kid. It's very tragic what happened, but nevertheless we are here to celebrate his achievements because in that short time he managed to achieve a lot." Singer Chesney Hawkes said he had worked with Stephen Gately this summer writing songs. "I am just still walking around in a daze really - such a shock, so young, so vibrant, such a lovely guy. It's just so sad." The actor and entertainer Christopher Biggins hosted the event which included a musical tribute to Stephen from his fellow Boyzone band mates. The band embarked on a tour this year and a new album had been scheduled for 2010.