What Really Happened to Andy Gibb? The Death and Grave of The Bee Gees Younger Brother

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Andy Gibb began his career in Australia before relocating to Miami to work with his brother, Barry Gibb. While Gibb pursued a solo singing career, his brothers formed the popular 1970s band the Bee Gees. Andy gained popularity and commercial success with his album Shadow Dancing. However, he struggled with drug addiction and later declared bankruptcy. He died in 1988.

Andy Gibb was born Andrew Roy Gibb on March 5, 1958, in Manchester, England. He grew up in the shadow of his older brothers, Barry, and twins Robin and Maurice. The son of a band leader and a singer, Gibb moved with his family, which also included sister Lesley, to Australia when he was very young. There his brothers had a successful television show and started their recording career. The family later returned to England where the Bee Gees really began to thrive.

In 1976, an 18-year-old Gibb moved to the United States to work on a solo career. He lived in Miami, Florida, with his wife Kim Reeder. The pair had married that summer. (The couple divorced a few years later.) Working with brother Barry, Gibb started recording his first album Flowing Rivers (1977). The recording proved to be a huge success, featuring two number-one hits "I Just Want to be Your Everything" and "Love Is Thicker than Water."

Gibb quickly became a popular singer in his own right. Attractive and personable, he was a favorite among many teenagers of the day and had photos of him appear in numerous teen magazines. Gibb quickly went to work on his next effort, Shadow Dancing (1978). The record went multi-platinum, and the title track went to the top spot on the pop charts. While professionally thriving, Gibb was struggling with a substance abuse problem in his personal life.

During the recording of his final studio album, After Dark (1980), Gibb seemed to be sinking deeper into his drug addiction. He took on more projects, but his ability to work was severely affected by his personal problems. He served as the co-host for the syndicated music show Solid Gold with Marilyn McCoo, but he lost this job for failing to show up for work. On Broadway, Gibb starred in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. He was fired from Joseph, however, for missing too many performances. His drug use also ended his relationship with actress Victoria Principal.

In the mid-1980s, Gibb finally sought help for his addiction at the Betty Ford Clinic at the urging of his family. After his release, he continued to make appearances but never returned to his past fame. Gibb had gone through all of the money he had made at his peak and had to declare bankruptcy in 1987.

In early 1988, Gibb signed a deal with Island Records. He went to England to make his first record for his new label, but he never finished the project. Gibb began feeling ill shortly after his 30th birthday. On March 10, 1988, Gibb died at a hospital in Oxford, England, at the age of 30. The cause of death was determined to be myocarditis, a heart condition. Gibb is survived by his daughter, Peta, from his short-lived marriage to Kim Reeder.

[kristinebrauer]

I grew up in Miami and was lucky enough to see all 4 of the brothers in concert together. What a great memory.

[stacykeller]

Are you kidding me? Scott! I have been listening to Andy Gibb for the past 3 days nonstop. Something made me think of him. He’s dearly missed! Thank you for this video! I feel it’s a sign….

[janadeubner]

The BeeGees in the 70's and 80's were my era. You said it all about Andy. The youngest brother and the first to die. RIP Andy You are still truly missed.💔

[jaylene.turner]

The youngest Gibb brother.

Fun Fact:
All four brothers wrote
“Shadow Dancing”.

Imagine if all four had collaborated professionally.

So sad.
R.I.P. Andy,
and to Maurice and Robin.

Poor Barry lost all of his little brothers.

Awesome video as always, Scott!

[leesashriber]

I had the biggest crush on Andy and loved his music. I remember the day he died. I was in college at OSU working for Holiday Inn. I couldn't believe this young and gorgeous man died at thirty. Then he ruined his heart with all his cocaine problems. I really appreciated this Scott. He may be gone but he's definitely not forgotten. 🕊️❤️🙏

[tammymeador]

The Gibb Brothers made some of the most BEAUTIFUL music ever created. RIP Andy❤

[christinaobrien]

I'm 54 older, I miss him, Andy . Solid gold was awesome!! Thank you Scott for this

[retroinmyfro]

I am such a fan of Andy Gibb and was heartbroken when he passed away!

[marlenepearson]

I loved the Bee Gees and Andy. Now, sadly 😥 only Barry is left. 🙏

[TheDJSammieP]

1977 “I just wanna be your everything”… I was 5 years old when this song came out. I used to sing it all the time. My neighbor would give me cookies to sing it to him. It’s one of my most fond memories of my childhood.

[mopick]

Andy was the GOAT along with his brothers The Bee Gees. They were all so very talented! I absolutely LOVE their music. Their music is ageless and timeless! It is a shame that Andy died so young and did not realize how much he was loved! Thank you for this videos! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[Venomous_]

Thank you Scott for this video of Andy Gibb, I'm 50 and we loved him in the 80s, disco era was fun.❤

[lindab]

I had a huge crush on Andy Gibb as a teenager and was heartbroken upon hearing of his death. He was definitely way too young to have died. I still have his music and listen to it to this day. RIP Andy.

[debbiehoyt]

So glad I grew up in the 70s we had the best music and entertainment

[garycorbin]

If you ever come to Australia Scott, check out the Redcliffe BeeGees walk, it was endorsed by Barry and outlines their time here . Well worth covering 👍

[lacollaros]

He had the number one song of year for 1977 and 1978 with I just want to be your everything and Shadow Dancing. Both of those songs were written by Barry Gibb. The first time I heard these songs were on the American Top 40 countdown with Casey Kasem. Love is thicker than water also went to number one. Thanks for sharing.

[USViper]

A hugely talented group of brothers. Song writing IQs that were off the charts.

[tracyroth-myers]

This one touches me, Scott every little girl in junior high school had such a crush on Andy Gibb his face is plastered in every locker. There was shadow dancing was one of the best songs that ever heard still and love it. It’s so tragic to think that he’s not around anymore. My heart aches for this one thanks for showing us that Scott.❤

[edithfisher]

He and Barry looked a lot alike and their singing voices were very similar. Loved Andy as well as The Bee Gees.❤

[ahill]

I actually met Andy Gibb when I was at Pepperdine University in the early 80’s, walking out of a liquor store, he was walking in. I asked him for a quarter (I was a little drunk at the time, must have been short for beer as a college kid), he declined, but he was the nicest, kindest guy about it. I realized I had just met him about five minutes later.