The late Boyzone singer Stephen Gately died of natural causes, a post mortem examination in Spain has established.
An official said he suffered a pulmonary oedema, which is an accumulation of fluid on the lungs.
The 33-year-old star was found dead at his holiday home in Majorca on Saturday.
The judge has also authorised Gately's civil partner Andrew Cowles and family to take his body home to Ireland so funeral arrangements can be made.
Family lawyer Gerald Kean said papers have been signed to allow the release of his body, but added it may be two days before it is returned to Ireland.
"The family's only wish is to get their son and brother home as soon as possible," he said. |
