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LONDON – In one of the most poignant revelations of his life, Robin Gibb—the fragile, haunting voice of the Bee Gees—spent his last months in 2012 reflecting on the bond that defined him: his unbreakable connection to his twin brother, Maurice Gibb. Even as cancer weakened him, Robin’s words painted a portrait of love, loss, and a relationship that seemed to transcend death itself.
For millions, the Bee Gees were more than a band. From *Stayin’ Alive* to *How Deep Is Your Love,* the brothers Barry, Maurice, and Robin created a soundtrack for generations, selling more than 220 million records worldwide. But behind the global legacy lay a private sorrow Robin never overcame: the death of his twin Maurice in 2003, at only 53 years old.
“Maurice was my anchor,” Robin admitted in one of his final interviews. “We were born together, we grew up together, and in so many ways, we never separated. Even after he passed, I still spoke to him. Every day. I still do.”
### The Twin Bond That Never Broke
While Robin often clashed with Barry’s fiery personality, his relationship with Maurice was steady, intuitive, and filled with quiet understanding. Maurice was the peacemaker, the glue that kept the Bee Gees together through decades of fame, pressure, and personal storms.
“Without Maurice,” Robin once said, “we would have shattered long ago.”
### Memories at the End
In his final days at the London Clinic, nurses remembered Robin clutching old photographs of his brother, whispering as though Maurice were sitting at his side. One staff member recalled: “He said Maurice was still with him, that he could hear his laughter. Sometimes, he would look to the empty corner of the room and smile.”
To his son RJ, Robin revealed a final wish: *“When I go, I’ll see Maurice first. That’s what keeps me strong.”*
### A Legacy of Brotherhood
Fans were moved to tears as Robin’s confessions came to light, many sharing how the Bee Gees’ harmonies reflected the very love and unity the brothers lived. “Their music was about love, unity, and heartbreak—because that’s what they truly experienced,” one fan wrote.
Even Barry later acknowledged the truth of Robin’s words: “They were inseparable. Even when Maurice left us, Robin couldn’t let go. And maybe he didn’t need to. Maybe none of us do.”
When Robin Gibb passed away in May 2012 at age 62, his family said a calmness seemed to settle over him. To those who knew his heart, it was clear: he believed he was simply going home, back to the brother he could never live—or die—without.