Keating's Panic Attacks Over Gately's Death

16 November 2009

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Ronan Keating has been suffering crippling panic attacks since the untimely death of his Boyzone bandmate Stephen Gately.

The singer was stunned when his best friend tragically passed away fromnatural causes last month (Oct09) at the age of 33.

Keating flew out to Majorca, Spain to escort Gately's body back to his native Ireland, and acted as pallbearer at his funeral.

Mentally I'm absolutely exhausted

The Love Me For A Reason hitmaker admits his pal's death has totally devastated his life and he is considering therapy after a string of terrifying panic attacks.

He says, "You can't breathe, you feel like your chest is collapsing, the walls are coming in on top of you. My brain doesn't work. My heart's broken. You just feel crushed. It's been horrible. We've all been feeling the same way since Stephen passed. Mentally I'm absolutely exhausted".

Keating, a staunch Catholic, also reveals the tragedy has tested his faith.

He adds, "I've had moments where I've questioned. I didn't understand. I don't understand. I'm angry. I'm upset. My friend's gone".

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