Robin Gibb, one-third of the iconic Bee Gees alongside his brothers Barry and Maurice, passed away in May 2012 at the age of 62, leaving behind a musical legacy that few could match. His unmistakable voice defined classics such as Massachusetts, To Love Somebody, and I Started a Joke. But beneath the surface of worldwide fame and success lurked a personal scandal that rocked the Gibb family to its core.
In 2008, explosive revelations from British tabloids uncovered a deeply guarded secret: Robin Gibb had fathered a daughter, Snow Evelyn Robin Juliet Gibb, with Clare Yang, the family’s housekeeper. This startling disclosure emerged while Robin was still legally married to Dwina Murphy Gibb, his wife of over twenty years. The birth of Snow in November 2008 sent shockwaves through fans and the close-knit Gibb dynasty alike.
The Gibb family had often portrayed Robin and Dwina’s marriage as “open,” a liberal understanding that seemed to withstand many challenges. Yet the arrival of Snow pushed these boundaries to their breaking point. Despite the turmoil, Dwina kept a stoic public front and chose to remain by Robin’s side. However, insider accounts suggest the betrayal inflicted deep emotional wounds.
Robin never disputed Snow’s paternity; reports indicated he set up a trust fund to ensure her future wellbeing. Yet silence shrouded the situation: neither the Gibb family nor Clare Yang ever offered public comment on the matter. Robin’s existing children from his first marriage, Spencer and Melissa, were suddenly confronted with the reality of a much younger half-sister—an addition the family quietly accepted but never publicly acknowledged.
As Robin’s health deteriorated in the early 2010s, public interest in the scandal faded, replaced by reflections on his illness and musical genius. When he died in May 2012, with Dwina by his side, tributes at his funeral celebrated the timeless music he created. Snow’s presence, though acknowledged by the family, remained a subtle and silent testament to the private fractures hidden beneath the Bee Gees’ polished fame.
Over a decade later, Snow Gibb has lived her life away from the public eye, raised discreetly and shielded from the spotlight by her mother. There are no interviews, photos, or public statements to tell her story. To many devoted Bee Gees fans, Snow’s existence is a barely whispered chapter in the band’s illustrious history—a poignant reminder that even legendary icons harbor secrets far beyond their stage personas.
“It was a shock to all of us when we found out. Robin had always been the rock, but this clouded what people thought they knew about him,” revealed a close family friend.
“Dwina showed incredible strength. Despite everything, she stayed with Robin, but it wasn’t easy to heal those wounds,” said a longtime family confidante.
