Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb dies of cancer at 62

Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb has passed away today aged 62.

Robin (right) was part of one of the biggest groups of all time the Bee Gees with his brother Maurice, who passed away in 2003 and Barry who is now the only surviving member of the band

The musician died after undergoing intestinal surgery and due to his long battle with cancer. 

'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,' family spokesman Doug Wright said.

The father-of-three had been battling colon and liver cancer.

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Bee Gee Robin Gibb wakes from coma

Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb has woken from a coma after more than a week and begun to show signs of recovery.

Spokesman Doug Wright said he was able to nod and communicate with his family who have held a constant vigil at his beside in a central London hospital.

The 62-year-old fell into a coma after contracting pneumonia in his battle against colon and liver cancer.

Gibb's wife Dwina has revealed he cried when she played him Roy Orbison's 1962 song Crying.

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Bee Gee Robin Gibb in coma

Robin Gibb, 62 [Photo PA]

Bee Gee Robin Gibb is in a coma after suffering from pneumonia, his official website says.

He has been recovering from cancer in recent months, but was too ill to attend a performance of his new work a few days ago. "We are all hoping and praying that he will pull through," his website said.

In February, Gibb, 62, said he had been making a "spectacular" recovery from cancer but he was later readmitted to hospital for intestinal surgery.

The message on his homepage added: "Because of this situation, Robin's website is temporarily unavailable. Sorry for any inconvenience."

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