Brave Bee Gee in a coma: Family's bedside vigil as Robin Gibb battles cancer and pneumonia

The 62-year-old singer’s wife Dwina, his brother Barry, 65, and his three children were at his bedside


Bee Gee Robin Gibb was in a coma last night as his family kept a bedside vigil amid fears he has only days to live.

The 62-year-old singer’s wife Dwina, his brother Barry, 65, and his three children were at his side.

Robin has been battling liver and colon cancer – and now has pneumonia.

He was too ill to attend the London premiere of The Titanic Requiem – his first classical work – on Tuesday.

Robin composed the symphonic piece with his son, Robin-John Gibb, and was scheduled to perform a new song, Don’t Cry Alone, during the concert at The Royal Albert Hall.Robin-John and Spencer and Melissa, the music legend’s children from a previous marriage to Molly Hullis, were believed to be at his bedside in the London Clinic.

But last night, it was feared hopes were fading as he battled for life after a long period of illness.

He had intestinal surgery last month, and was hospitalised late last year for stomach and colon problems.

He has not disclosed the nature of his illness, but is said to have had a growth removed from his colon.

But in a message read to the audience, Robin-John said his father is still in hospital.

He added: “He sends all his love. We are all praying for him and hoping he has a speedy recovery.”