Bee Gees' Singer, Robin Gibb Dies At 62 After Long Battle With Cancer

Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb has passed away today at age 62.

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.

Fears for the star’s health were first raised last year when he appeared looking gaunt on a TV show to promote his single for Poppy Day.But Mr Gibb tried to allay any rumors about his health after admitting he had cancer – but claiming he had beaten it, saying doctors had told him: ‘It’s gone, they’ve told me they can’t see it no more, I’ve done it.’

Hitmakers: Robin 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

Following a relapse last month, his wife Dwina, 59, spoke of her joy after the singer woke from a 12-day coma despite being given just a 10 per cent chance of survival by doctors.

She had been told to start making plans for the musician’s passing as he slumped into a coma after contracting pneumonia.

Gone but not forgotten: Robin leaves behind his wife Dwina

But Mr Gibb defied the odds and regained consciousness as music from his Titanic Requiem played.