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Victoria Principal at 75 Finally Opens Up About Her Romance With Andy Gibb
At 75 years old, Victoria Principal, actress, entrepreneur, and former star of the hit television series Dallas, has finally broken her silence about one of the most passionate yet tragic chapters of her life — her relationship with singer Andy Gibb.
For decades, speculation surrounded their romance. Fans and tabloids in the late 1970s and early 1980s followed the couple closely, fascinated by the union between one of television’s brightest stars and the youngest brother of the legendary Bee Gees. Until recently, Principal chose to keep that story private. Now, she is reflecting with honesty and emotion on the love, heartbreak, and lasting impact Andy had on her life.
Victoria met Andy Gibb in 1981, at the height of both their careers. She was becoming a household name as Pamela Barnes Ewing on Dallas, while Andy was topping the charts with hits like Shadow Dancing and I Just Want to Be Your Everything. Their connection was instant. To the public, they were glamorous and deeply in love — the perfect Hollywood couple.
Behind closed doors, however, their relationship faced immense challenges. Andy struggled with substance abuse, particularly cocaine, which affected his career and personal life. Principal, who valued discipline and a health-conscious lifestyle, found herself torn between her love for him and the destructive path he was on.
She admits now that she once believed their love could save him. But as his addiction worsened, she realized love alone was not enough. “I had to walk away, not because I stopped caring, but because I cared too much,” Principal said. “I realized that if I stayed, I would become part of the problem.”
Their breakup was devastating for both, but Principal says she knew it was necessary. Tragically, Andy Gibb never fully recovered. His career stalled, his health deteriorated, and on March 10, 1988, he died at just 30 years old from myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart likely worsened by years of drug use.
Even decades later, Principal confesses that the loss left a permanent scar. “When he died, it felt like a chapter of my soul closed forever,” she shared. “There was so much more I wish I could have said to him. So much I wish he could have seen for himself.”
Today, Principal looks back on Andy with a mixture of sadness and gratitude. She treasures the joyful memories — long walks on the beach, late-night conversations, and private laughter — while mourning the future they never had. “He had a light in him,” she said. “He just didn’t know how to protect it from the darkness around him.”
At 75, Victoria Principal has found peace, but Andy Gibb remains a bittersweet part of her life story — a reminder that even the brightest love can be tested by forces beyond control.