Robin Gibb died in a London hospital after a battle with colon and liver cancer today. He was 62. Robin's series of health crises began in August 2010 when he underwent emergency surgery to treat a blocked intestine. The same hereditary condition led to Robin's twin brother Maurice Gibb's death in January 2003 at age 53. He contracted pneumonia and slipped into a coma.
Gibb's family released a statement today, saying: "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."
Robin Gibb's death today puts a spotlight on Bee Gees, one of the most successful groups in pop music history. The brother trio, which also included oldest brother Barry Gibb and Robin's twin Maurice, amassed nine #1 hits on Billboard's Hot 100, a total matched by only two other groups or duos. The Beatles lead with 20. The Supremes had 12.
Bee Gee’s Robin Gibb Dies and Remembered at the Billboard Awards By DiMarkco Chandler
Robin Gibb of the Bee Gee’s has died at the age of 62 after battling colon and liver cancer. He may not be a Michael Jackson, or Paul Mccartney, however, Robin Gibb will be remembered by millions of fans as having one of the most remarkable soulful voices. Today we are left with his memory and a catalogue of music that is only second to Lennon and McCartney as the most successful songwriting unit in British popular music. The group wrote big hits for Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, Celine Dion, Dionne Warwick, Barbra Streisand, Diana Ross and others, along with their own number one hits.
Born in Manchester, England, in 1949, Gibb’s formed the Bee Gees with his brothers Barry and Maurice in 1958, embarking on a music career that would span six decades. During this period the brothers would release hits that included Stayin’ Alive, How Deep Is Your Love, How Can You Mend A Broken Heart, Massachusetts and Night Fever. Gibb sang lead on his first number one hit “Massachusetts”, when he was 17.
It was quite fitting that tonight’s Billboards Awards a moment of silence was observed in memory of Robin Gibb, which lasted eight seconds before Lisa Marie Presley prepared to present the next award.
Rolling Stone reports that “The family have asked that their privacy is respected at this very difficult time.”
he is now free from suffering and in another dimension I was shocked when i found out but I kind of knew he didn't have much time left. ---------- Mike
