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Maurice Gibb (aged 53)

-British musician (Bee Gees)

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Maurice Ernest Gibb (22 December 1949 – 12 January 2003) was a British musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer, who achieved fame as a member of the pop group Bee Gees. Although his brothers Barry and Robin Gibb were the group’s main lead singers, most of their albums included at least one or two compositions by Maurice, including “Lay It on Me”, “Country Woman”, and “On Time”. The Bee Gees were one of the most successful rock-pop groups ever. Gibb’s role in the group focused on melody and arrangements, providing backing vocal harmony and playing a variety of instruments.

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DEATH: Maurice died unexpectedly at the age of 53 at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, Florida, on 12 January 2003, due to complications of a twisted intestine, with his wife, children, and brothers at his side. His funeral service was attended by Michael Jackson, Harry Wayne Casey, Jennifer Valoppi, and Nat Kipner.