Bee Gees Singer Robin Gibb Is In A Coma

Less than ten years after his brother and Bee Gees co-founder Maurice suddenly passed away, Robin Gibb is reportedly fighting for his life in a West London hospital. The beautiful-voiced singer was diagnosed with colon cancer almost two years ago, but recently, his condition had seemed to improve. He and his son Robin-John composed a requiem to honor the Titanic, and performances of the music began a few days ago. Unfortunately, his condition worsened prior to opening night, and earlier this weekend, it spiraled further down hill.

According to The Sun, Gibb is currently in a coma, and some of his closest family members are concerned the end might be near. His wife, brother and children have reportedly gathered by his bedside and are actively praying his condition improves. The cancer is the biggest long-term foe, but an emerging bout of pneumonia is what led to his condition rapidly deteriorating.

From the late 1960s to the early 1980s, the Bee Gees were easily one of the biggest acts in the world. They sold more than two hundred million albums and once charted 12 Top 40 singles in one year. Even after their heyday, the guys continued to pack arenas and sell albums, most recently in 2001 when This Is Where I Came In soared as high as number six in the UK.

Pop Blend’s thoughts go out to the entire Gibb family, as well as the millions of fans who still cherish Robin’s music.