Robin Gibb was a British singer and songwriter who gained worldwide fame as a member of the Bee Gees with his elder brother Barry and fraternal twin brother Maurice.
He was born on December 22, 1949, in Jane Crookall Maternity Home in Douglas, Isle of Man, to Barbara Gibb and Hugh Gibb.
Robin also had his own successful solo career. He died in London on May 20, 2012, at the age of 62.
He was married twice and had four children.
His first marriage was to Molly Hullis, and they had two children together; Spencer and Melissa.
His second marriage was to Dwina Murphy, and they had a son together named Robin-John, or RJ. Robin also had a daughter named Snow Evelyn Robin Juliet Gibb from an affair with his housekeeper.
Early life and upbringing
Robin was born in Douglas, Isle of Man, to Hugh and Barbara Gibb.
He was the fraternal twin of Maurice Gibb and the elder sibling by approximately 35 minutes.
The Gibb brothers grew up in Manchester, where they committed minor crimes like burglary and arson during their youth.
The family relocated to Australia in 1958, returning to England in 1959.
Robin joined his brothers Barry and Maurice in forming the Bee Gees, one of the most successful pop groups of all time.
After achieving international fame with the Bee Gees, Robin also enjoyed a notable solo career.
Cause of death
Robin died from kidney failure rather than cancer as previously reported. This information was confirmed by his son Robbie-John Gibb.
Despite having been diagnosed with colorectal cancer in November 2010, which had spread to his liver, Gibb went into remission in March 2012.
However, he developed kidney failure and ultimately succumbed to its effects.
Kidney failure is a condition in which one or both of the kidneys no longer work on their own.
It can be caused by various factors, including diabetes, high blood pressure, and acute kidney injuries.
Symptoms of kidney failure include fatigue, nausea and vomiting, swelling, changes in how often you go to the bathroom, and brain fog.
Treatment includes dialysis or a kidney transplant. Kidney failure is the most severe stage of kidney disease and is fatal without treatment.
The kidneys are responsible for filtering waste products and excess fluid from the blood.
When the kidneys don’t work correctly, waste products build up in the body, leading to symptoms such as nausea, fatigue, and shortness of breath.
Kidney failure can be caused by various factors, including diabetes, high blood pressure, and urinary tract issues.
Treatment for kidney failure includes dialysis, which filters the blood, and kidney transplant, which replaces the damaged kidney with a healthy one.
A lower-protein diet may also be recommended to reduce the workload on the kidneys. If left untreated, kidney failure can be life-threatening.
Robin Gibb career
Robin embarked upon a remarkable musical career spanning nearly 50 years.
He rose to prominence along with his brothers Barry and Maurice, creating a legacy of chart-topping hits.
While primarily recognized as part of the Bee Gees, Robin also maintained a significant solo career, starting with his debut album Robin’s Reign in 1970.
Throughout his career, he demonstrated his versatile talents as a singer, songwriter, and producer, contributing to the Bee Gees’ catalog of hits and releasing numerous solo works.
Robin passed away on May 20, 2012, following complications related to colon and liver cancer.