Introduction:
In a deeply moving appearance on the final episode of Kelly‘s current series, Robin Gibb, one-third of the legendary Bee Gees, opened up about the most heartbreaking chapter of his life—the loss of his twin brother, Maurice Gibb. Although he was originally scheduled to appear months earlier, Robin, true to his word, returned before the series ended, offering both a performance and a raw glimpse into his grief.
Robin began the interview by acknowledging the immense difficulty the past few months had brought. The sudden passing of Maurice, which he described as both unexpected and unnecessary, left a profound void in his life. Unlike losing a colleague or even a sibling, losing a twin—someone who had been by his side since birth—was a trauma that reshaped his world. “We were almost like triplets,” Robin reflected. “We created a world of our own from childhood, and we shared everything—dreams, songs, even the same bed as babies.”
The toll of Maurice’s death extended far beyond the emotional. Robin admitted it affected his health and nerves, but he found a means of survival in immersing himself in work. “It was a way to stay sane,” he said. “Sitting still made me think about it constantly, and that wasn’t good either.” Yet he acknowledged that the pain never truly left. “Grief,” he said, “is a wave. Some days you feel okay, and other days, it hits you like the first time all over again.”
One of the most heartbreaking revelations was the nature of Maurice’s passing. Robin expressed his family’s belief that it was the result of medical negligence during what should have been a routine operation. He confirmed that the family was pursuing legal action, not out of vengeance, but to prevent others from suffering similar losses.
As if losing Maurice weren’t painful enough, Robin also recalled the tragic death of their younger brother Andy Gibb in 1988—another life lost too soon. He admitted to questioning whether such tragedies were the price of success, but concluded that no amount of fame or accomplishment could ever justify such personal loss.
Despite everything, Robin affirmed his commitment to music. While the future of the Bee Gees name remained uncertain, he and Barry had begun contemplating their path forward. His latest solo album—his fifth—was part of that journey, though he admitted, “The heart’s been knocked out of my whole world.” Still, creating music remained a lifeline, a way to process pain through melody and lyrics.
In closing, Robin offered a hauntingly appropriate performance of “Love Hurts”—a poignant tribute to Maurice and a reminder of music’s power to heal even the deepest wounds.
Through sorrow and strength, Robin Gibb reminded the world that behind every legend is a human heart, capable of breaking—and bravely continuing.
