By quantriweb2023 
In a poignant moment etched in music history, brothers Barry and Andy Gibb shared one of their few public performances together in 1987, a year before Andy’s untimely passing. The rare video captures the duo performing a deeply moving duet of the Bee Gees’ 1967 classic, “To Love Somebody,” at the Love and Hope Ball held in Miami.
This annual charity event was dedicated to raising funds for the Diabetes Research Institute, a cause close to the Gibb family’s heart. Barry and his wife Linda had been actively involved in the charity since settling in Miami during the 1970s, eventually being named International Chairmen of Love and Hope in 1985. Their commitment continued for nearly four decades with their family, but the moment on that 1987 stage remains one of the event’s most cherished highlights.
The emotional power of the performance is palpable in the footage, showcasing Andy’s expressive voice blending beautifully with Barry’s iconic tones. Fans treasure this moment not only for the music but also as a testament to the strong brotherly bond shared between the Gibb siblings.
Tragically, Andy Gibb died just a year later, on March 10, 1988, at the age of 30, due to heart failure linked to years of substance abuse. Despite efforts to stage a comeback — including two stints in rehabilitation and plans for a new record deal with Island Records — Andy’s health continued to decline, and the deal never came to fruition. The Bee Gees had also announced their intention to formally welcome Andy as the fourth member of the group, fulfilling a lifelong dream that was sadly unfulfilled.
Reflecting on Andy’s final days in a 2009 interview with The Mirror, Barry Gibb expressed the bittersweet mixture of tragedy and success experienced by the family.
“We’ve had as much tragedy as we’ve had success,” Barry said. “But of course, we’d give up all that success to have Andy and Maurice back.”
Robin Gibb also shared a haunting memory of a conversation with Andy just three days before his death. He recalled warning his younger brother about the dangers of his lifestyle, which left a lasting impact on him.
“I said, ‘Andy, if you keep up what you’re doing, you will not see 47.’”
Barry further reminisced about signs of Andy’s deteriorating health, including moments on the tennis court when Andy’s energy mysteriously waned and his face would flush red — early symptoms of the heart condition that was not fully understood at the time. Despite these struggles, Barry fondly remembered Andy’s vibrant and fearless spirit. “Andy had a zest for life,” Barry said. “He was a boy. We were very much alike. If Andy wanted to learn something, he would just do it. He even learned how to fly a plane and could water-ski barefoot. He had this fearless spirit.”
Just two days after celebrating his 30th birthday in London and while working on new music, Andy was hospitalized in Oxford due to chest pains and sadly passed away shortly thereafter. Andy Gibb’s final resting place is Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, where his headstone reads:
“Andy Gibb / March 5, 1958 – March 10, 1988 / An Everlasting Love.”
This rare duet stands not only as a testament to Andy’s remarkable talent but also as a poignant reminder of the enduring familial love and shared dreams between these musical brothers.