Remembering Maurice Gibb (1949-2003)

Maurice Gibb was born on this day in 1949.   His sudden death in 2003 was quite a shock, as we read in news reports:

“The 53-year old Gibb was rushed to Mount Sinai Medical Center on Wednesday after experiencing intense abdominal pain. Doctors discovered the pain was due to a twisted section in his small intestine. Before the operation Gibb reportedly went into cardiac arrest, which weakened his condition. After surgery to remove the damaged section of intestine, Gibb was listed in critical but stable condition. He passed away at 1AM Sunday morning.”

His twin brother Robin died in 2012 but he battled cancer for over a year.  Robin’s death was anticipated.  Maurice was sudden.

Maurice was the 3rd voice in all of the group’s great harmonies. He also co-wrote most of the group’s big hits, along with Barry & Robin:

“Number Ones”: Bee Gees……… https://t.co/f4SU1hJzcP via @amazon

— Silvio Canto, Jr. (@SCantojr) December 21, 2017