Andy Gibb, the youngest of the Gibb brothers, was never an official member of the Bee Gees—but to fans around the world, he was often seen as the “fourth Bee Gee.” Handsome, charismatic, and blessed with the same vocal talent as his older brothers, Andy rocketed to solo fame in the late 1970s with hits like I Just Want to Be Your Everything and Shadow Dancing.
But the spotlight burned too brightly. Andy quickly spiraled into drug addiction, turbulent relationships—most famously with actress Victoria Principal—and erratic behavior that derailed his rising career. When Warner Bros dropped him from their label, Andy sank into a deep depression.
Tragically, just five days after turning 30, Andy died suddenly from myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle. While officially natural causes were cited, many believe his reckless lifestyle contributed to the condition.
His death devastated the Gibb family. Barry Gibb later confessed he “felt like he failed Andy”, a guilt that haunted him for the rest of his life. Though Andy never performed as a Bee Gee, to his family—and to many fans—he was always part of the legacy, a brother lost too soon, a talent the world never fully got to know.