Maurice Gibb

Maurice Gibb

Maurice Gibb Obituary

Published by Legacy.com on Jan. 13, 2003.
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) – Fans joined surviving members of the Bee Gees in mourning the death of their brother and bandmate Maurice Gibb, who played bass and keyboard for the band that climbed the charts to become a disco sensation in the late '70s.

Gibb died Sunday after emergency surgery for an intestinal blockage. He was 53. He had been admitted to Mount Sinai Medical Center four days earlier, and had suffered cardiac arrest before the operation.

His death was a shock to his bandmate brothers, Robin and Barry Gibb.

“We're both devastated. We've actually been in shock for the last few days since Maurice was taken ill, and so this has all gone too fast for us,” Robin Gibb told the British Broadcasting Corp. on Sunday. “It's like a nightmare that you wake up to every day. That's all we can say. It's just devastating. It's going to take a long time even just for it to sink in.”

The surviving Gibbs claimed that mistakes were made by the hospital in the death of “one of the world's greatest recording artists.” They questioned whether it was necessary to operate on Maurice when he was in a state of cardiac arrest.

“We believe mistakes were made and time was wasted,” Robin Gibb told the BBC.

Hospital spokeswoman Kathleen Dorkowski said she could not comment on the allegations because of patient privacy laws.

Fans sent flowers to the hospital and the brothers' homes in England, said Pete Bassett, a spokesman for Barry Gibb.

“He was a truly talented artist and a wonderful man full of wit and passion for life,” Bee Gees manager Allen Kovac said in a statement.

The Bee Gees, short for the Brothers Gibb – twins Maurice and Robin, and older brother Barry – were known for their tight, high harmonies and original sound. Their younger brother, Andy, who had a successful solo career, died in 1988 at age 30 from a heart ailment.

The brothers had nine No. 1 songs, wrote dozens of hits for other artists, and sold more than 110 million records – placing them fifth in pop history behind Elvis Presley, the Beatles, Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney.

The group's contributions to the “Saturday Night Fever” album in 1977 made it the best selling movie soundtrack ever, with more than 40 million copies sold.

The Bee Gees became members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and won seven Grammy Awards.

Maurice Gibb, a recovering alcoholic, once lamented how some perceived the band, best known for hits like “Stayin' Alive,” simply as a disco phenomenon.

“People accuse us of being nothing more than a disco band now,” Gibb said in a 1978 interview with TG Magazine. “But they don't know what they're talking about. If you listen to our records, you'll find that there's dance music. But there are also ballads like 'More Than A Woman.' And there are some very beautiful, undanceable songs, too.”

Originally from England, the brothers gained fame as a teen pop group in Australia, then returned to England in the 1960s. Their first four albums contained hits such as “1941 New York Mining Disaster,” and their first U.S. No. 1 song, 1971's “How Can You Mend A Broken Heart.” They have lived in South Florida since the late `70s.

Their 1978 album “Spirits Having Flown” sold 20 million copies.

In the 1990s, the Bee Gees released three studio albums and went on a world tour. The live tour album, “One Night Only,” sold more than 1 million albums in the United States.

Gibb's first wife was British singer Lulu. He and his second wife, Yvonne, were married for more than 20 years and had two children.


Copyright © 2003 The Associated Press

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Paul Bronson

February 12, 2025

Maurice, Robin and Barry (The Bee Gee's). What can I say. I grew up and finally learned what 3 Voice's as ONE was meant to Sound like? When You passed and shortly after that it was Robin, and now it's just Barry. May You both be Resting in Peace, You are always Missed in a Day, YET I am pretty sure that Barry and I can do something out of nothing because my last name is Bronson and I retired from the Military, a drummer and vocals and also have some talented Cousins both in Canada and here in the States.. Please let me know

MARY KATZIANER

January 15, 2025

YOU ARE MISSED BY ALL AND THERE IS NO ONE LIKE YOU.

Chris S

January 12, 2025

Remembering all the joy you brought with your talent and personality to many generations of music lovers. Rest in peace Maurice. We miss you... Chris

Stephanie M

September 1, 2024

I loved the Bee Gees since the mid 1960’s . Mo was only 4 yrs older than me. He is so missed his talent kindness sense of humor. May he always rest in peace he is now with his twin Robin Andy and Mom and Dad. Their music will live on ❤

Billy Howell

May 14, 2024

We miss you and your beatiful smile and voice rip

Nancy Adkins

March 25, 2024

Maurice was a great person. I would have like to meant him in person. He was so good looking. He was my favorite one. Love and prayers to him family.

Judith Gibson Carter

February 26, 2024

His smile always brings a smile to all. Love his singing, song writing and for being a special person. He will never be forgotten.

Dawn Nichols

February 15, 2024

Very beautiful singer and man. He needed more credit than what he got.

CS

January 12, 2024

Maurice, Fans around the world are remembering you and your awesome music.

December 22, 2023

Maurice, your music and talent will live on forever.

M Aulenbacher

December 21, 2023

memories of good times
the Music was cool You are surely missed.

Gene Buehl

October 25, 2023

He was one of the best performers I've ever heard and still listen to the music today. Beautiful soul and voice. I know your voice will carry on in heaven. You are very well missed.

Pat Gragg

September 29, 2023

Thank you and your brothers for sharing so much of yourselves with the world. Always love your music. Rest in peace. Enjoy your time with Andy and your Dad. ❤♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

Sal Nicolosi

September 4, 2023

Thank you for all the beautiful,
Music you and your brothers gave to the world,it takes me right back
In time.Over 99 million views on YouTube for( Too much Heaven )
In just 6 years that's how special
The beegee's can make you feel
That's has to be a record for views
Thank you very much.

Sharon Davenport

August 9, 2023

What a beautiful person you were and one talented Musician. You will forever be in our hearts.

January 12, 2023

It's been 20 years and you are sorely missed.... a Fan

fan

December 22, 2022

Maurice, I remember hearing the music of the Bee Gees for the first time many years ago,and thought how beautiful they sound. Thank you for all the years of sharing your talent and music. You will always be remembered...

January 12, 2022

We miss you Maurice...Rest In Peace

Fan

December 22, 2021

Remembering a special musician on his special day.

January 13, 2021

Maurice, Your music will be appreciated for many years to come. Remembering you as a talented and kind man...

December 22, 2020

Remembering you, Maurice, on your birthday and missed by your fans forever...

Lois A

December 22, 2020

Happy Heavenly Birthday, Maurice!

January 12, 2020

Maurice, Remembering you for your amazing music and your sincere smile. You are loved and missed by many....

Brenda Berry

January 6, 2020

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

a grateful fan

December 22, 2019

Maurice, fans from all over are remembering your special birthday. Your music will continue to give us joy for many years to come. Thank you...

Chris

January 12, 2019

Maurice, fans from all over the world and of all ages are remembering how great a musician and person you were. So refreshing to listen each evening to outstanding songs by you and your wonderful brothers...many special memories. Thank you for sharing your first rate talent and for letting us know how much you cared.

Chris

December 22, 2018

Maurice, you will always be remembered for your music and your kind ways. I have listened to your songs for many years, and especially today many fans from all over will be listening to your beautiful voice, instrumental skills, and harmonies. You are missed and loved.

Sandra Matos

November 25, 2018

That he not only was a great musician but a great human being . I never knew you personally, I admired you . Blessings for your children and wife .

Kevin H.

November 25, 2018

Thank you for the wonderful music. Thank you also for your message as a fellow brother in recovery. Even though you are gone now, after hearing your interview about your journey out of the nightmare of alcoholism it has inspired me as if I heard your story in a meeting. The entire world misses you.
Hope you Robin and Andy are reunited now.

November 20, 2018

So much talent, taken too soon. Your light will live on forever ♥

Sandi Kaler

October 18, 2018

Your music will live on forever

Vernell Deshields

September 9, 2018

I never seen the Bee Gee in person or been to their concert, but I have always listen to their music. I am a little late, but I wanted to say I think Maurice Gibb was amazing. He always had that wonderful smile. To his family's, thanks for sharing Maurice with world.

Jan Reeve

August 28, 2018

We miss your smile and humour. So much talent. We will always love you!

Vera Decker

June 5, 2018

You are dearly missed every single day.......

Bonnie Smith

May 25, 2018

It's been a long time but your music and beegees makes me feel better especially during Lonley nights Your fantastic smile your brothers Robin and Andy so missed Barry I hope you find peace in knowing you will all be together someday so I thank you for your music that gets me threw my hard times

Laura Pies-Thomas

March 19, 2018

You shine in our hearts, and through your music. You're well remembered. What you have given and shared still gives. Thank you.

Chris

March 16, 2018

You and your brothers are my all time favorite singers. Each of you were (are) gifted with the most blessed and pure voices I've ever heard. With the music, stories and videos on youtube, your niceness and caring is so appreciated. The harmonies that you gave with your awesome songs are priceless. You made my younger years joyous and magical, and now my older years happy and free. To this day I play your music for my family and now my grandchildren.
Thank you, Maurice, for being part of that magic. God really blessed us with you.

Debbie McBride

March 13, 2018

What a very special blessed family and such beautiful music ! So much I am in my sixties and my grandchildren shall watch the music from these. Angels !

Tracy Colvin

March 10, 2018

The happiest times in my life was during the disco era in my teens in the late 70's..The Bee Gees brought so many smiles to me for years, listening and dancing to all of their music...I loved Maurice, and still today, miss him so much! R.I.P. Maurice...so many of us miss you, Robin and Andy dearly!

Joan Rath

March 5, 2018

You will be/ are greatly missed.grew up loving your music,im now 54....2018...since you have left this world,ROBIN has left us all as well.take care of each other in heaven...Barry your brother ,family an fans will take care of him.he really loved you an misses you as we all do so dearltlRest in peace.

sandra Ware

February 20, 2018

R.I.P Maurice. I was young yet a very big fan of yours. I remember as a teenager in Long Beach, Ca, how i would listen very closely to try and figure out which was your voice. I am 53 now and as of yesterday i finally heard you via live ( UTube) blame it on broadway. I've finally after all these years, has found peace...Love You my Friend

Carol Hornaday

January 11, 2018

Miss you, love you always.

Melanie Maxwell

October 4, 2017

My late father bears your name. Makes me admire you even more, somehow. Your music was pure magic. It graced my childhood and adolescence. Thank you.

Karen Krapf

October 4, 2017

Thanks for the memories.

Diane Davis

October 3, 2017

To much heaven isone of my favourite songs .my condolences yo the Gibbs family..

Lorraine Clarke

October 3, 2017

Rest in Peace, we miss you very much, thanks for all the beautiful music. Lorraine NY

June 24, 2017

Thanks for the beautiful memories made with music. You are surely missed. RIP Maurice.

Carla

June 16, 2017

You are missed so much. Thanks for the beautiful music.

Carla

June 16, 2017

You are missed so much

Linda Burklo

June 13, 2017

RIP you are still very much loved.

Donna Reiner

May 20, 2017

Rest in peace

Martha Lee

April 18, 2017

Sleep in peace you are loved

Mrs Patricia Siuda

March 7, 2017

He will be so missed but his wife has the hardest job going on with out him God help you through your pain and sorrow

Patty Siuda

September 30, 2016

God always takes great people first will miss you forever

Fredricka Richardson

September 4, 2016

Condolences to the Gibb family, but as a child growing up in the 70's I loved the Bee Gees. He will be sadly missed.

Cynthia Smith

August 13, 2016

Barry,
I am so sorry about your brother, Maurice, He was one of the groups finest singers. I still listen to your CD, Number Ones. I;m listening to it now.
I us to sing along with all of you, but since my tyroid cancer I can't hit the high notes like Maurice.
I hope this little note will make you feel better.Say hi to Linda.
Lovre you and your music.

Diane Arrowood

July 5, 2016

Such a talented soul will live on through the music. RIP sweet soul.

Valenda Newell

July 2, 2016

SO MUCH TALENT IN ONE'S FAMILY, all the brothers voices blended so well together. Thanks for one's contribution to the music industry......PRAYERS and BLESSINGS

Lisa Mott

June 28, 2016

Your song plays on.

April 28, 2016

I HAVE ALWAYS HAD THIS MASSIVE DREAM ABOUT MEETING MAURICE GIBB BUT I KNOW NOW THAT WILL NEVER HAPPEN NOW UNTILL I GET TO HEAVEN WHAT I AM HOPING IS TO HAVE ALL THREE DECISED BROTHER'S GIBB MEET ME WHEN I DIE ROBIN BEING THE FIRST ONE BEACUSE HE'S MY FAVORITE BEE GEE MAURICE BEING THE SECOND AND ANDY BEING THE THIRD AND I STILL WANT TO MEET THE ELDST GIBB BROTHER BARRY THAT IS ANOTHER ONE OF MY DREAMS BUT WHO KNOWS WHEN THAT WILL HAPPEN I HOPE IT HAPPENS BEFOR I DIE BEACUSE THAT WILL BE COOL.
LOVE ALWAYS
JENIFER HANSON

Theresa South

January 16, 2016

God bless all of the family and children. As far as I was concerned you all had the recognition that you surely deserved and more.

Charmiann Miles

November 6, 2015

Rediscovered your music. A talented man gone too soon. Rest in Peace. God received another angel to create beautiful music.

janet rosati

October 4, 2015

o to the gibb family
I am sending my condolences out to all of you
at this sad time
I grew up listening to the bee gees music and andy gibb to
janet rosati

sandi sherman

September 21, 2015

barry, im so sad about about your brothers passing. I grew up with your music in my life and still listen to it today. I watch you videos all the time. stay strong. they are looking over you every day.

Patricia Whitehead

August 6, 2015

We know you, Andy, and Robin are singing beautifully for our Lord!

Carol Gurley

August 4, 2015

I watch your dvd night after night and I am still so totally amazed.Barry is now the last remaining brother. I love you all.

Mayke Koenen

July 9, 2015

beste familie, jammer veel te jong, Beegees kijk er nog elke weer naar
liefs Mayke

July 7, 2015

I can't imagine losing a sibling that the connection between you is so strong!! I never met any of them, just reading about them made me feel like I knew them. I'm glad that his family got to experience life with him as a sober man.

Tracy Dolson

July 2, 2015

My condolence to the Gibb family I wished I met him .He is a great singer I will miss him a lot.

June 1, 2015

I WHISHED I COULD HAVE MET MAURICE GIBB HE WAS A VERY TALENTED AND WONDERFUL ARTIST AND HIS ENTHUSIASUM FOR LIFE WILL BE MISSED BY HIS FAMILY FANS AND THE MEMBERS OF THE ROYAL RAT RANGERS PAINTBALL TEAM AND ALSO WARPIG.COM AND ALSO THE MILLONS OF BEE GEES FANS AS WELL MAY GOD BE WITH BARRY AND HIS MUM THAT THEY WILL BE COMFOTED BY GOD AND AS WELL AS THE FANS AND EVERY ONE ELSE WHO KNEW HIM.
LOVE ALWAYS
JENIFER HANSON

beth capp

April 16, 2015

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Marlene Trempy

April 1, 2015

Have spent a lifetime enjoying your music. . Truly the music lost an amazing man and musical legend. . Not a day goes by that I wonder what would The Bee Gees be creating music wise now.. Heaven gain an angel with an angelic voice the day Maurice died. My heart felt condolences to the entire Gibbs family.

Ronna Howard

March 25, 2015

You are missed every day Moti. And you are loved by so many who never got to meet you....including me. God Bless and keep you.

lisa mitchell

February 5, 2015

Your music was around when I was born,and still to this 43 years later I am stll listening it reminds me of happy times and gets me through the hard days ,may you in peace to you and Robin and Andy.

February 4, 2015

I only wish that I could have known you personally. You were such beautiful man with a kind heart. May you get the rest you deserve even though we miss you so very much. Love you Mo and always will. Thank God for your beautiful wife and children to carry on for you. RIP to a fantastic man.

Ma.Banny Bahio

January 29, 2015

I maybe late in knowing you though i love your music decades ago,but the short time i was introduced to internet/ you tube,i read about you and your brothers.And have carved you all in my heart,just so sad you are gone too soon.God Almighty has the last say to all of us,so be it.Prayers to your eternal rest.I love you,Mo.

January 28, 2015

I maybe late in knowing you though i love your music decades ago,but the short time i was introduced to internet/ you tube,i read about you and your brothers.And have carved you all in my heart,just so sad you are gone too soon.God Almighty has the last say to all of us,so be it.Prayers to your eternal rest.I love you,Mo.

January 26, 2015

I thought Mo was the genius behind the voices, but he also had a very beautiful voice that we often didn't get to hear.(a fan)

may bundy

January 20, 2015

In loving memory of a beautiful talented composer writer singer who loved what he did and that was to play music with his brothers. Mo was a son, brother , husband and father who lived his life loving and playing music for his fans . will always miss you mo, may bundy (Brockway pa)

Harry Simpson

January 12, 2015

Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.

Hazel Whitesides

November 29, 2014

R.I.Paradise, Maurice and, Robin gibb. Twins, reunited again, in Heavens chior.

elaine magennis

November 13, 2014

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Shirley Wilkinson

September 9, 2014

I shall always love the BEEGEES. They were my favorite singers as well as song writers. Oh Dear GOD Bless you an extra Hug. God Bless you forever.

bobbie Smith

July 20, 2014

They say the human heart open up to these who shows love in return and You and your brothers was a gift from heaven and are very much miss its so hard to believe You and Andy robin and even your dad are no longer with us god bless you Andy your love one's and thank You so much for being apart of my life with your great gifts of music just saw barry in concert and he payed tribute to you robin in andy and it was wonderful and he was great god bless you Sleep in heavenly peace

July 6, 2014

Maurice,
You continue to inspire us.

Stacy A.

March 15, 2014

The music of the The Brothers Gibb will go on in the hearts of all the fans forever. RIP

Sue M

March 10, 2014

to the families of Maurice Gibb,
It's hard to express the loss of a brother, son,father,friend,husband.I have experianced my Mom, brother,and daughter. It's very hard to say the right words to make it easy to help heal.Knowing the void in all the lives
he touched.His family,fans and people who knew him. Words are hard to find when there are so many that fit this man.The impact he and his brothers had in the music industry.The family he left behind.His fans,and friend's As long as his music is listened to, his legacy and brother's will still be around. God bless his family.

March 9, 2014

So sad

Marci Michael

January 12, 2014

We miss you Mo...Stay blessed...And Samantha is awesome!!! She has a great voice...I know you are very proud of her.

Joan Flaherty

December 12, 2013

we all do miss you so much Mo...I play BeeGees Tribute to Maurice "Wish You Were Here" everynight...it is like my last thought for the day...

Sarah Moraes

December 12, 2013

Miss you!

Lisa Weiner

November 24, 2013

To Maurice Gibb,
You, Robin, and Barry were dynomite! As the Bee Gees. I loved your songs how deep is your love, Night Fever, Staylin Alive , and Tragedy. My prayers go to you, and your family. Lisa Weiner

April Workman

November 12, 2013

I have a been a fan of the "Bee Gees" since I was a young girl and still to this day I will still play your great tunes. I want to express my condolences to the loss of your brother. You had some great music that will live on forever. RIP

Gia

October 13, 2013

we love and miss you

Jen

August 27, 2013

I miss you Mo. I miss your gorgeous smile and your beautiful voice and talent.Love you always. Jen

Marilyn

June 30, 2013

Mo, you said that " nobody gets to much heaven no more" --- well music was the gift you and Robin left for us on this earth when GOD called you both home to be with Him. Thank you and your brothers Robin and Barry for your everlasting voices and music ---a piece of heaven on this earth for sure. They say that only the good die young--and you were way to young to leave us. You and Robin are truely missed.

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