Who was Maurice Gibb and what was his cause of death?
DURING their hey day the Bee Gees were one of the biggest band’s on the planet.
The trio was made up of brothers Maurice, Robin and Barry – but sadly two of the siblings have since passed away.
Who was Maurice Gibb?
Born on December 22, 1949, on the Isle of Man, Maurice Gibb was an English singer, songwriter and producer,.
He was best known for being in the Bee Gees with older brother Barry and twin brother Robin.
The siblings formed the band originally under the name The Rattlesnakes, but later chose to rename the group.
Together the Bee Gees released legendary songs such as Staying Alive, To Love Somebody and Jive Talkin’.
Maurice also had a solo career, but never released an album on his own.
He recorded one unreleased solo album – The Loner – recorded in 1969 and 1970.
Did Lulu go to Maurice Gibbs funeral?
Maurice had two marriages before he died, which included being wed to singer Lulu for four years from 1969.
When he passed away in 2003, his ex-wife was one of the mourners who attended his private funeral.
The service was also attended by close family and friends, which included the now late Michael Jackson.
What was Maurice cause of death?
Maurice died suddenly aged just 53, at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, Florida, on January 12, 2003.
His cause of death was due to complications of a twisted intestine, which placed him into cardiac arrest.
The singer was with his wife, children and brothers when he died.
Shortly after Maurice’s death, his brother Robin Gibb spoke to Mojo about his unexpected passing.
He told the magazine: “We were kids together, and teenagers. We spent the whole of our lives with each other because of our music.
“I can’t accept that he’s dead. I just imagine he’s alive somewhere else.”
Which of the Bee Gees is still alive?
Barry Gibb is the only surviving member of the Bee Gees.
His brother Robin – Maurice’s twin – died in May 2012, aged 62, after a prolonged period of failing health.
Previously speaking about his brother Maurice – who he affectionally called Mo – he told The Sun: “When Mo died, I felt like the bottom had dropped out.
“I didn’t want to go on without him but Robin was very hyper to keep the Bee Gees going and to make more music. But I was still grieving.”