At 72, Dwina Murphy-Gibb, wife of the late Bee Gees legend Robin Gibb, has finally spoken publicly about the painful details of her husband’s passing — and her words have left fans around the world stunned and deeply moved.
In a rare and emotional interview, Dwina revealed that Robin’s death in May 2012, following a long battle with cancer and intestinal surgery, was not only physically devastating but also filled with quiet moments of grace and connection.
“He was so brave,” she said softly. “Even in his final hours, he was thinking of music. He was humming melodies… barely above a whisper, but still creating.”
Dwina shared that Robin’s final days were spent at their home in London, surrounded by family, where he drifted in and out of consciousness. At times, she could see in his eyes that he was still fighting — not out of fear, but out of love for the people he would leave behind.
“There’s something I’ve never told the public,” Dwina admitted. “The night before he passed, he looked right at me and said, ‘Promise me you’ll finish the music.’ Those were his last clear words.”
She revealed that Robin had been working on several unfinished compositions in the months before his health declined sharply, and that she has kept those recordings safe ever since. “They’re pieces of his soul,” she said. “I’ve listened to them, but I’ve never been ready to share them… until now.”
Fans are now speculating whether these unheard works might one day be released as a posthumous collection — a final gift from the Bee Gees’ voice of emotion.
Dwina’s candor has reopened a wave of grief among Bee Gees fans, but also a renewed appreciation for Robin’s artistry, resilience, and humanity.
“Robin never saw himself as a superstar,” she reflected. “He was just a man who loved to write songs — and loved his family more than anything.”
With her voice trembling, she concluded:
“The world lost a legend. I lost my husband. And I’ll carry him with me for the rest of my life.”
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