Tribute concert held for Boyzone singer Stephen Gately

Post-mortem tests showed Stephen Gately died of natural causes

Stars of stage and screen have turned out to pay tribute to Stephen Gately at a concert in memory of the late Boyzone singer, who died last month.

Crowds of fans gathered in the rain outside the Palace Theatre in London for the event, organised by Gately's partner Andrew Cowles.

Former band mates attended the private concert, as did Gately's parents and former PM's wife Cherie Blair.

The 33-year-old Irish star died of natural causes at his home on Majorca.

'Very nice guy'

Actor and entertainer Christopher Biggins hosted the event, which featured a musical tribute from the remaining members of Boyzone - Ronan Keating, Mikey Graham, Keith Duffy and Shane Lynch.

Other celebrities in attendance included the pop stars Duncan James and Lee Ryan from Blue, the actor Leslie Phillips and Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli.

The remaining members of Boyzone took part in the concert

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 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," he said. "It's just so sad."