Bee Gees legendary singer Robin Gibb loses battle with cancer aged 62
Bee Gees legendary singer Robin Gibb has lost the battle with longtime colon and liver cancer. Robin died on Sunday, May 20 aged 62, his family have confirmed. Despite recently confirmed a "spectacular recovery", reports says a secondary tumor had recently developed. Last month, Gibb fell into a coma when he contracted pneumonia due to complications arising from the cancer. He later woke and was reportedly able to communicate with his family.
His family statement confirming his death reads: "The family of Robin Gibb, of the Bee Gees, announce with great sadness that Robin passed away today following his long battle with cancer and intestinal surgery. The family have asked that their privacy is respected at this very difficult time."
Born in Manchester on 22 December 1949, Gibb founded British trio the Bee Gees alongside his twin brother Maurice and older brother Barry in 1958, beginning the group's journey to global stardom with chart dominating pop, soul and disco hits for six decades. Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1994 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 for his role in the Bee Gees, among the iconic group's many Grammy Awards, their biggest hits include "How Deep Is Your Love," "Stayin' Alive" and "Night Fever."
R.I.P. Robin Gibb!