Boyzone singer, Stephen Gately has died, aged 33.

He was on holiday in Majorca when he passed away yesterday, October 10th, according to a report in the News of the World.

Speaking to the newspaper, a close friend said: "It looks like he went out for a few drinks, then got back, fell asleep and never woke up."

Boyzone manager Louis Walsh told the News of the World: "We're all absolutely devastated. I'm in complete shock. I was only with him on Monday at an awards ceremony. We don't know much about what's happened yet.

"I only heard after The X Factor and we will rally around each other this week. He was a great man."

Boyzone's Ronan Keating, Keith Duffy, Shane Lynch and Mikey Graham will reportedly be flying to Palma, Majorca tomorrow.

"Me and the boys are flying out in the morning. We just need to get over to where he's passed and work out what we need to do." Shayne Lynch told the paper.

A Boyzone spokesperson confirmed news of Gately's death but more details are yet to emerge.