Barry Gibb, the rock legend, received a diagnosis soon after a…
A statement on Robin Gibb’s official website stated on Saturday, April 14, that the former Bee Gee is in a coma following a case of pneumonia. The singer’s serious illness was verified by the statement, which also stated that “we are all hoping and praying that he will pull through.”
Although Doug Wright, Gibb’s publicist, remained silent, Gibb’s son confirmed that the 62-year-old artist is hospitalized and in critical condition.
Gibb had stomach and colon issues last year, which sent him to the hospital. He informed the BBC he had a tumor on his colon that was removed, but he has not disclosed the precise nature of his ailment, which is reportedly cancer.
He had intestinal surgery last month and was unable to attend the London premiere of his classical “Titanic Requiem” this week due to illness, despite his earlier statements this year that he was recovering well.
The family is “praying for him and hoping he gets a rapid recovery,” according to his son Robin-John Gibb.
The Bee Gees, brothers Robin, Barry, and Maurice Gibb (born in Britain, reared in Australia), had a run of disco songs, such as “How Deep is Your Love” and “Stayin’ Alive.” They had a best-selling album in the 1970s, “Saturday Night Fever,” which served as its soundtrack.
The Bee Gees won seven Grammy Awards and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The twin brother of Robin, Maurice Gibb, passed away in 2003 at the age of 53 from complications brought on by a twisted intestine.
Andy, the younger brother of the Bee Gees, had a prosperous solo career before his away in 1988 at the age of 30 from a heart condition.
