Andy Gibb’s struggles with fame led to addiction, tragic death at 30, author says: 'He lost his way'

Andy Gibb, a teen idol and disco sensation, passed away in 1988 at age 30. The cause of death was myocarditis, known as inflammation of the heart muscle.

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"At that point, Andy seemed happy and healthy," author Matthew Hild told Fox News Digital. "He finally signed a record contract in London. He was going to work on an album. Things were finally looking up. He was outgoing and enthusiastic. But he was also living alone. And Andy didn’t like being alone in his life – ever. When it was time to get back to work, his confidence began getting shaky. He lost faith and his ability to make a comeback. But he was eager to make what should have been his next album… His last days were a combination of hopefulness, but also depression and insecurity."

According to Hild, Andy was hospitalized three times, complaining of chest and abdominal pains. On the evening of March 9, 1988, Andy collapsed on Robin’s estate. He died the next morning of myocarditis, known as inflammation of the heart muscle.