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Timmy Matley is an out and proud Irish singer, who rose to fame through the Warner Music signed, Overtones. The band released a number of successful albums in the UK from 2009 onwards. He was born in Cork in 1982.

  • Here’s some of the LGBT+ stars and icons who died in 2018

    Here’s some of the LGBT+ stars and icons who died in 2018

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    Storm Chasers presenter Joel Taylor

    25th January 2018

    The 38-year-old TV star was found dead in his cabin onboard the Royal Caribbean cruise ship, Harmony of the Seas. The ship was docked in San Juan, Puerto Rico when his body was discovered. A spokesperson for the cruise confirmed that a body had been discovered.

    Gossip site, TMZ has reported that a police official said the death “could be an overdose”.

    The spokesperson also said that Taylor was “consuming controlled substances”.

     

    First Wives Director , 74

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    5th March 2018

    The director of camp classic First Wives Club and the first Police Academy film died at the age of 74.

    First Wives Club starred gay icon, Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn and Diane Keaton and has since become a cult classic amongst the gay community.

    MASH actor David Stiers, 75

    5th March 2018

    David was an American actor, most famous for his role in MASH.

    Pop Singer Timmy Matley, 36

    11th April 2018

    (C) TheGayUK (Timmy pictured second from the right)

    Out singer, Timmy Matley died, at the age of 36, after falling to his death in London. A statement from the band said that the remaining band members, Lachie, Darren, Mark and Mike, were “heartbroken”.

    LGBT Rights Lawyer David S Buckley

    16th April 2018

    David S Buckley set himself a light in Brooklyn, New York, in an apparent protest suicide. His suicide note said, “I am David Buckel and I just killed myself by fire as a protest suicide,” read a handwritten suicide note, according to the New York Daily News. “I apologize to you for the mess.”

    TV Presenter Dale Winton, 62

    19th April 2018

    The TV presenter, Dale Winton  died from natural causes at the age of 62. He had recently returned to our small screens on his show, Dale Winton’s Florida Fly Drive.

    Dale Winton is probably most famous for his stint as a daytime telly presenter. The programme, Dale’s Supermarket Sweep catapulted him to fame in the early to mid-1990s. The show ran from 1993 to 2007. After the programme ended he also presented, In It To Win It and Hole in The Wall. He’s also worked in radio and has appeared in various charity TV shows.

    DJ Avicii, 28

    20th April 2018

    The 28-year-old Swedish-born producer, who worked with the likes of Madonna, Rita Ora and Leona Lewis died in Oman, his publicist, Diana Baron told the press.

    In a statement, Baron said, “The family is devastated and we ask everyone to please respect their need for privacy in this difficult time.”

    Avicii’s anthems include “Wake Me Up”, “Hey Brother”, and most recently, “Lonely Together” with Rita Ora.

    Hollywood Legend, Tab Hunter

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    9th July 2018

    The iconic actor Tab Hunter died aged 86, but he did share a heartwarming message with us.

    In 2015 we interviewed the director of a documentary film about Tab’s life as a Hollywood star, we were fortunate enough to speak to the man himself who gave the following piece of coming out advice.

     

    Model, Zombie Boy, 32

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    3rd August 2018

    Rick Genest, known professionally as Zombie Boy died at the age of 32. He was found just days before what would have been his 33rd birthday.

    Most notably he starred in Lady Gaga’s music video for the LGBT+ anthem, ‘Born This Way’ in 2011. He was found deceased at his home in Montreal, Canada.

    Musical legend, Aretha Franklin, 76

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    16th Augsut 2018

    The icon Aretha Franklin died, she was 76-years-old. It was reported a few days ago that she was “gravely ill”. The cause of her death is reportedly advanced pancreatic cancer.

    The singer who rose to fame during the 60s has had an enduring career that lasted well into her 70s. She is most famous for singing, “Respect”, “Say A Little Prayer” and “Natural Woman”.

    Dancer, actor and mime artist Lindsay Kemp

    25th August 2018

    HIV Campaigner and Advocate Jacob Alexander , 25

    29th October 2018

    Jacob Alexander an immerging designer, a former student at the University of the Arts London and HIV campaigner has died at the age of 25. It is believed he ended his own life, according to PinkNews. He was just 25.

    June Whitfield

    27th December 2018

    June was most famous for her roles on the 70’s sitcom June and Terry and later as the mother in Ab Fab, she delighted audiences with her quick onliners and impeccable timing.

    Her careers spanned seven decades and she appeared in over 1300 radio and television shows.

  • Overtones’ singer Timmy Matley died after falling from the 13th floor

    Overtones’ singer Timmy Matley died after falling from the 13th floor

    Singer Timmy Matley died after falling from the 13th floor of a tower block in London.

    (C) TheGayUK Timmy Matley is the second from the right-hand side

    The coroner in the death of pop star Timmy Matley, who was 36 at the time of his death, from the vocal group The Overtones died after falling from the 13th floor of a tower block in London. The post-mortem also revealed that there was Crystal Meth in his system when he died.

    When he died in April, many fans suspected that he had succumbed to cancer he had been battling. However these new details show that the death was an accidental fall. He was diagnosed with stage three malignant melanoma in 2016.

    Poplar Coroner’s Court confirmed to Mirror Online that the singer died in a “drug-related incident”.

    The inquest heard that the singer was at a friend’s flat. He apparently locked himself out on the balcony. The Daily Mail reports, that he tried to climb down before falling to his death.

    Timmy far right.

    Taking to their Twitter account, The Overtones wrote, “We will not be making any comment other than to say that Timmy, our funny, talented, beautiful friend was dearly loved and he is deeply missed.”

    Speaking to THEGAYUK in 2013, Timmy spoked passionately about LGBT representation in the music industry and the part that The Overtones played in that saying, “I’m so proud of where we’re at and that we can, as a band, do an interview with you and talk about it first of all, and for there to be no mention about it or strategy at the label. It’s 2013 and we’re so comfortable in our workplace. To be who we are. We’re never told to be anything else but ourselves and I’m very proud of that. We never get any jip for it. When we first started I was a bit nervous.”

     

     

  • Pop star, Timmy Matley dies 36

    Singer from The Overtones, Timmy Matley has died at the age of 36.

    Timmy (second from the right) has died at the age of 36.

    Out singer, Timmy Matley has died, at the age of 36, after a battle with cancer. A statement from the band said that the remaining band members, Lachie, Darren, Mark and Mike, was “heartbreaking”.

    “It is with the greatest sadness that we have to announce that our dear friend and brother Timmy has passed away. We know this news will be as heartbreaking for you all as it is for us. We appreciate your love and support at this difficult time. Mike, Darren, Mark & Lachie x”

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    The Overtones appeared on the first ever issue of THEGAYUK digital magazine. (Timmy is the second from the right)

    He was best known for singing the high notes in the band.

    He was diagnosed with stage three malignant melanoma in 2016, however, it’s not clear how Timmy died.

    Speaking to THEGAYUK.com in 2013, Timmy spoke about sexuality (three of the five members of the band were gay) stating, “I’m so proud of where we’re at and that we can, as a band, do an interview with you and talk about it first of all, and for there to be no mention about it or strategy at the label. It’s 2013 and we’re so comfortable in our workplace. To be who we are. We’re never told to be anything else but ourselves and I’m very proud of that. We never get any jip for it. When we first started I was a bit nervous.”

    Timmy Matley first on the right.

    X Factor winner, Sam Bailey who appeared with the band on their third album, Tweeted, “This is so very sad!!! What an amazing voice! Such a loss!!! Here for you guys x anything you need xx”

    Philip Schofield also paid tribute saying, “I’m so terribly sorry to hear this and sending lots of love to you all and particularly Timmy’s family and his many friends”

    The singer was due, along with his bandmates to go on tour in the summer of 2018. They announced the tour earlier in March.

    Together they released 5 albums, each reaching the Top 40, and sold over a million records in the UK.

     

  • Gay Stars Show Off Their Christmas Trees

    These gay stars have shared their Christmas Tree wonderness with the world.

    We’re just days away from Christmas and the stars are starting to showcase their Christmas tree prowess… Here are a few of our favourites

    Neil Patrick Harris

    Rylan Clark

    Timmy Matley and Lachie Chapman from The Overtones

    Brian Friedman Former X Factor Creative Director and star of this year’s I’m A Celebrity

    Rosie O’Donell

    Dan Savage (advice columnist and Author) and Terry Miller (Model)

    Marcus Collins

    Ollie Locke, the bisexual star shows us his fern!

    Matt Dallas and Blue Hamilton

  • Overtones Take Over ITV With Sweet Soul Music

    Dapper Overtones are taking over ITV as they promo their new album Sweet Soul Music.

    The supergroup, of which 3 are of the man loving variety, are due to sing on This Morning. In a recent interview with THEGAYUK, the boys undertook a How Gay Is interview where we revealed that Lachie, would love to be Belle from Beauty And Beast, as he loves dancing with big hairy men. (Don’t we all)

    We also found out that Timmy Matley, the band’s loveable lead singer, doesn’t think Katie Hopkins is a gay icon.

    The Warner five-some recorded River Deep Mountain High with X Factor winner Sam Bailey, talking about the recording Darren Everest from Essex said, “She’s cool man, she’s a really cool girl. Really down to earth, loves a chat… We just sat there for two hours and we’re like, ‘we should probably do some singing now…’ It was really cool to see her and Lachie go in, they had a mic each when they were doing their leads. It was like one big sing off. It was really cool. She was heavily pregnant and we were a bit like, as she was hitting them high notes, ‘I hope she doesn’t pop…’”

  • Katie Hopkins Is NOT A Gay Icon, Overtones Rage Over The Thought

    In their most recent interview with THEGAYUK, The Overtones were dismayed at the thought of Katie Hopkins being a gay icon.

    The Overtones who have just celebrated a top 10 album with Sweet Soul Music, have decried the notion that Katie Hopkins is a gay icon. In their HOW GAY IS? Interview with THEGAYUK, Timmy Matley was asked whether he thought Katie Hopkins was a gay icon… “No… in any shape or form,” was his strong denial of her credentials to being a gay icon. The Overtones have three out and proud gay members, Timmy, Lachie and Mark.

    Taking to Twitter numerous times, Katie has tried to stake her claim as a gay icon. One of Katie’s tweets earlier in the year outlines her potential credentials of being a gay icon saying:

    “…ambition is to be a gay icon, Hence I wear tan tights with silver shoes (not working x).”

    Taking to Twitter numerous times, Katie has tried to stake her claim as a gay icon. One of Katie’s tweets earlier in the year outlines her potential credentials of being a gay icon saying, ‘…ambition is to be a gay icon, Hence I wear tan tights with silver shoes (not working x).

    Last month THEGAYUK asked Kavana whether KH had what it takes to be an icon and his response was much more positive.