For a generation of music fans, the name Andy Gibb conjures a mix of soaring pop melodies and a story that ended far too soon. Born the youngest of the Gibb brothers, he carved out his own solo career before his 20th birthday, but his life was cut short by myocarditis at age 30, leaving a legacy defined as much by his personal battles as by his chart-topping hits.

Lifespan: March 5, 1958 – March 10, 1988 ·
Age at death: 30 ·
Debut single: I Just Want to Be Your Everything ·
Youngest Bee Gees sibling: Yes ·
Cause of death: Myocarditis

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