Sarah Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 :( Bee Gees' singer Robin Gibb has died following a lengthy battle with cancer, his family have said. British-born Gibb, 62, had been battling colon and liver cancer. Gibb's musical career began when he formed the Bee Gees with his brothers Barry and Maurice in 1958. The group is among the biggest-selling groups of all time with hits spanning six decades including Stayin' Alive, How Deep Is Your Love, Massachusetts and Night Fever. In a statement, Gibb's family said they were announcing his death with "great sadness". Broadcaster Paul Gambaccini described Gibb as "one of the major figures in the history of British music". 'Monumental accomplishments'"Everyone should be aware that the Bee Gees are second only to Lennon and McCartney as the most successful songwriting unit in British popular music," he said. "Their accomplishments have been monumental. "Not only have they written their own number one hits, but they wrote huge hit records for Barbra Streisand, Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, Celine Dion, Destiny's Child, Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers, the list goes on and on. "What must also be said is Robin had one of the best white soul voices ever. He was singing lead on his first number one when he was 17, that was Massachusetts." 'With sadness'Gibb's family said in a statement: "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." Last month, the singer fell into a coma after contracting pneumonia but a week later he regained consciousness. Gibb's son Robin-John said: "They (doctors) gave him an under 10% survival chance and he has beaten the odds... he really is something else." The singer was diagnosed with cancer of the colon and later of the liver after having surgery on his bowel 18 months ago for an unrelated condition. He later underwent chemotherapy and surgery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted May 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-18140862 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollys Dad Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Oh $hit! My most sincere sympathies to his friends & family. I have read several relevant articles recently and didn't think he would get through it but to *finally* hear it - $hit! Not my kind of music but he was an icon (well, part of an iconic band from *back in the day*. R.I.P. Robin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazz Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Grew up with listening to the BeeGees. What a loss. He is now at peace. Sent from my HTC with forumrunner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 A very talented musician and from what I have read a really nice guy and family man. Such a shame and he battled so valiently to try and beat it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 RIP not my music but Sue was in to the Bee Gees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Rip... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyka&Diva Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 R.i.p :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebe03 Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 R.I.P. Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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