Ronan Keating discusses impact the death of his mother and Stephen Gately had on his mental health
Ronan Keating has spoken candidly about how the death of his mother and his 'best friend' Stephen Gately affected his mental health. During an appearance on Friday's Loose Women, 44-year-old Ronan - who is an ambassador for bereavement charity StrongMen - said: 'Losing my mother at 21, and my best friend at 33 - Stephen Gately - I had to ask, "Am I doing ok?" The mind is a dark place and a scary place.' Ronan's mother Marie died of cancer at the age of 51 in 1998 while Boyzone star Stephen died aged 33 in 2009 due to an undetected heart condition. Candid: Ronan Keating, 44, spoke candidly ab...