The Boyzone star was introduced to Andrew via their mutual friends Elton John and David Furnish, with the couple going on to enter into a civil partnership together in 2006
Andrew Cowles and Stephen Gately were in a relationship for seven years before the tragic passing of the Boyzone star.
Read more: Keith Duffy on the tough challenge of becoming a "daddy at 20" and having to hide his wife Lisa A year later, they had a commitment ceremony in a wedding chapel while on holiday in Las Vegas in 2003, and entered into a civil partnership on 19 March 2006 during a ceremony in London.Andrew was there when Stephen passed. The pair were staying at their Spanish home at the time.
“He died under my arm, curled up on the sofa and it was a few good hours before I realised he wasn’t sleeping.” Andrew shared that he was “overwhelmed” by the plans, telling the Sunday World: “It's amazing, it's crazy to have a park named after Steo," raves Andy. "Usually it's kings and presidents.
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