Bee Gees Member Near Death?
Robin Gibb of the Bee Gees has reportedly been diagnosed with liver cancer and is dying. The 61-year-old Brit was a part of the legendary band alongside brothers Maurice and Barry. The Bee Gees became of the most successful pop groups of all time.
Reports also indicate that Gibb was rushed to the hospital by ambulance from his home in Thames, Oxfordshire, England last week. After spending five hours being treated for inflammation of the colon, the singer was released.
In recent months, the Bee Gee has appeared gaunt and sickly. Britain’s Sunday Mirror reported that he had been diagnosed with liver cancer several months ago, but no statement has been issued.
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Gibb underwent emergency gastro-intestinal surgery in August of 2010. Then after being hospitalized last month for severe stomach pains, the singer was forced to cancel several appointments last month including one with British Prime Minister David Cameron.
Gibb’s band mate and twin brother Maurice died from complications while receiving surgery for twisted intestines in 2003.
In a televised interview, Gibb discussed his struggle to cope with his brother’s death.
“It’s something I haven’t accepted,” Gibb said to the “Living The Life” show on the U.K.’s satellite channel Sky Arts. “I just imagine he is out there somewhere and I will bump into him one day.”
The Bee Gees retired Maurice’s death and 45 years in the entertainment industry. Gibb pursued a solo career, and then in 2009, he and brother Barry announced they would start performing again.
Fellow Bee Gee and oldest brother Barry lives in Britain with 91-year-old mother Barbara Gibb, according to the Herald Sun.
The brothers were hailed for their upbeat hits such as “Stayin’ Alive” and “Night Fever” during the 70’s. The Bee Gees coveted over 200 million record sales during their career which spanned seven decades.
