Barbara Gibb – mum to the Bee Gees – has sadly died
The mother of iconic pop band the Bee Gees has died aged 95.
Barbara Gibb was the mother of Barry, Robin and Maurice – the Bee Gees – and Andy and Lesley.
REST IN PEACE MRS BARBRA GIBB???????? pic.twitter.com/xkfXlgRMrP
— kimberly velasco (@kimberlyvelasc7) August 14, 2016
Mrs Gibb lived in America for the last 20 years, but was born and raised in Manchester.
During her entertainment news segment on 1029 Hot Tomato this morning, Emily Jade praised Barbara. “What an amazing thing she did – giving birth to one of the most amazing bands in the world,” she said.