Andy Gibb

Andy Gibb, a teen idol and disco sensation, passed away in 1988 at age 30. The cause of death was myocarditis, known as inflammation of the heart muscle.

And when he couldn’t hold on to that career, he became depressed. He was trying even at the end." "By the time he was ready to work again, his reputation was just shot," said Hild. "He had a reputation for being unreliable. He had a brief marriage to Kim Reeder [from 1976 to 1978] and they had a daughter. I think a large part of him felt that he was only successful because of his brothers." Even though he had everything somebody could possibly want – the money, the fame, the fans – he was empty inside. "Andy was getting checks that would have been $4 million today and women were chasing him everywhere," said Hild. "His father said he was given too much too soon and that overwhelmed him. His life was a short one, but he achieved so much while he was here. It was Barry who encouraged his younger brother to pursue his interests in music and even gifted him his first guitar. In 1976, Andy, who was just 18, headed to Miami, Florida and began working on his first album, 1977’s "Flowing Rivers," alongside Barry. With his boyish good lucks and captivating vocals, Andy launched a wildly successful solo career. But he was eager to make what should have been his next album… He lost faith and his ability to make a comeback.