Bee Gees singer dies at 62

Robin Hugh Gibb, British singer and songwriter, May 21, aged 62.

He reportedly died after intestinal surgery, and a lengthy battle with colorectal 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. Recently, Gibb had been a staunch supporter of veteran’s charities.

But Gibb tried to allay any rumours about his health after admitting he had cancer, but claiming he had beaten it, doctors had told him, “It’s gone, they’ve told me they can’t see it no more, I’ve done it,” he said.

He was born December 22, 1949. He is best known as a member of the Bee Gees, co-founded with his twin brother Maurice, older brother Barry. He had another younger brother, Andy Gibb, who was also a very popular solo singer.

Born in the Isle of Man to English parents, the family later moved to Manchester before settling in Brisbane, Australia. Gibb began his career as part of the family trio and when the group found their first success they returned to the United Kingdom where they achieved worldwide fame. In 2004, the Bee Gees received their Commander of the British Empires, CBE, Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace for their contribution to music. With record sales estimated in excess of 200 million units, the Bee Gees became one of the most successful pop groups of all time.

After a career spanning six decades, Gibb last performed on stage in February 2012 supporting injured British servicemen and women at a charity concert at the London Palladium.

Some of his popular hits include How Deep Is Your Love, Staying’ Alive, and Tragedy.