Last night, pop legend Robin Gibb was in a coma, leading to fears that he has only days left to live.
The 62-year-old star’s family was maintaining a vigil by his bedside.
Robin has been fighting against colon and liver cancer, and he has now developed pneumonia.
Family members and fans of the Bee Gees singer were last night praying for his survival.
The singer, known for many hits including How Deep Is Your Love, seemed to have recently made a miraculous recovery.
However, doctors now suspect that a secondary tumor may be present…and he has unfortunately developed pneumonia.
At his bedside in a private hospital in Chelsea, West London, were his wife Dwina, brother Barry, 65, daughter Melissa, 37, and sons Spencer, 39, and Robin-John, 29.
A family friend remarked: “Our prayers are with Robin. He has remained so positive and always believed he could overcome this.
“Unfortunately, it appears he has developed pneumonia, which is critical in his situation.
“If there is anyone who you would bet on making it through such a desperate situation, it would be Robin, for he is a fighter. However, this is a battle he will find challenging to win.”
Robin’s health issues began back in October 2010 when he underwent emergency surgery for a blocked bowel.
He subsequently required additional surgery to address a twisted bowel—a condition that claimed the life of his twin brother Maurice nine years ago at the age of 53.
After being diagnosed with colon cancer which then spread to his liver, he strove to recover while simultaneously composing a requiem for The Titanic, a ship he has been fascinated with his entire life.
The music, created in collaboration with his son Robin-John—known as RJ—had its premiere in central London on Thursday. Sadly, Robin was unable to attend due to his illness.
RJ mentioned that his father—whose career has spanned from the 1960s to the present—was devastated to miss the live performance.
He stated: “That was the one place he truly wanted to be, and he couldn’t make it.”
Previously, he had to cancel a meeting with David Cameron due to feeling unwell, and that same month, he was taken to the hospital.
He had to miss an appearance at the Soldiering Awards charity event last month after being rushed to the hospital for emergency stomach treatment.
His agent noted that this event was a cause “extremely close to his heart” and that he still hoped to reveal a memorial for RAF Bomber Command on June 28.
Robin, who resides in a 12th-century abbey in Thame, Oxfordshire, worries that his cancer and the deaths of two of his brothers may be fate’s retribution for his successful career.
Last month, he expressed: “I often wonder if all the tragedies my family has faced…like the early deaths of Andy and Maurice and everything that has happened to me lately…is our karmic price for all the fame and fortune we’ve enjoyed.”
He credited his poet wife Dwina for supporting his fight against cancer, stating: “She provided me with health foods and brewed herbal teas alongside conventional treatment.”
The Bee Gees—Robin, Barry, and Maurice—sold over 200 million records, with hits encompassing Gotta Get A Message To You, Massachusetts, Stayin’ Alive, and Night Fever.
Last month, Robin claimed he was in remission from cancer, adding: “I can’t wait to continue my work. I want all my fans to know that their love aids me tremendously.”
by Robbo Green
