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Robin Gibb Battling Liver Cancer: Bee Gees Singer 'Not Good,' Friend Says

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Nearly a month after an alarmingly frail Robin Gibb cancelled a meeting with British Prime Minister David Cameron, news has surfaced that the Bee Gees singer is battling liver cancer.

As U.K. newspaper the Sunday Mirror reports, Gibb received the diagnosis several months ago, and on Tuesday (Nov. 15), he was rushed to the hospital after an emergency 999 call was made from his mansion. He returned home after five hours, but a friend told the Mirror the 61-year-old pop legend remains seriously ill.

"Robin is not good and there is a lot of concern for him," the source said. "You can use your wealth to call in the best experts but sometimes no amount of fame, prestige and money can change things when it comes to cancer."

Gibb -- who founded the Bee Gees alongside brothers Maurice and Barry and has sold more than 200 million records in a career spanning more than five decades -- was rushed to the hospital last month with severe abdominal pains. He was treated for an inflamed colon, and last year, he underwent surgery for a blocked intestine, the same ailment that killed Maurice, his twin, in 2003, bringing the group to an end.

Barry and the brothers' 91-year-old mother, Barbara, have flown to England from the United States, and Robin is also being looked after by his wife Dwina, a druid priestess who is apparently trying to convince her husband to try Native American remedies.

"This incredible Indian tribe introduced Robin and I to something called Spider Medicine that ­apparently contains properties that can help you get well from certain untreatable ­illnesses," Dwina said.

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Kevin

It's obvious that he has AIDS from a Gay lifestyle and it's kicking in high right now to take him down. If he didn't enjoy so much of the pickle tickle in life. He would still be looking at a few more years of man handling.
You deserve what you're going threw right now.
Good riddance.

November 23 2011 at 3:19 PM Report abuse -3 rate up rate down Reply
Denise

All I can say is "Damn". :(

November 23 2011 at 7:43 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
loridarlin1969

Prayers... Love.... And lots of heartfelt wishes to Robin and his family. Thank you for all the years of amazing music and memories!! God bless....

November 22 2011 at 9:44 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
Ed Baggett

This is really bad news...I hope he can hang on till X-mas..........

November 22 2011 at 8:33 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
larrykcory

under rated performers for sure. I hope he can bounce back.

November 22 2011 at 1:04 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
Bane

I am a 62 year old cancer survivor(so far). You have to have a STRONG attitude toward winning the battle. Two years ago, I was given 1 1/2 years to live. I told the doctors that only ONE person can tell me how long I have to live and that is GOD. Along with radiation, R.F.A. (radio frequency ablation),high doses of selenium (immune system), vitamin C and prayers from all over the world, I am beating my cancer. It started out as Melanoma and spread to my right lung and esophogus. The lung is clear, without even so much as a mark on it. The esophogus tumor is shrinking. Cancer can be beaten, with the right attitude, the right meds,(both medical and natural), and above all....PRAYERS!!! It has been proven to me. Even my doctors are shocked at the turn around since my attitude change, lack of stress, natural herbs and prayers were added to my regiment of treatment. I now have doctors believing in miracles. ROBIN....you will be added to my prayer list. I have enjoyed the music of the Bee Gees since day 1 and will continue until I die. Stay strong, go with your wife's ideas along with what I have suggested and you will continue to make music for years to come. God Bless You my brother in music.

November 22 2011 at 9:04 AM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
larfinn770

Larry
Know! that within is the source of all health, a constant flowing healing stream, and for you it is my hope!, my wish!, and my dream! that you become one with that inner stream. peace profound.

November 21 2011 at 11:43 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Howard

I hope Barry gets the support he will need, as losing both your brothers, if Robin can not pull though, is going to be a tremendous loss. I wish the family well in this trying time.....

November 21 2011 at 8:33 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
JIm

Bad news just keeps coming. We are still in pain over the death of his brother and now this. I can only hope that he will recover. I grew up on thier music. I will always be a fan. JC

November 21 2011 at 5:56 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
Pamela Milligan

So sad to hear this. I have loved the Bee Gees for so long."Massachusettes" is my all time favorite song of ANY artist!It broke my heart when Maurice died, but Robin is my favorite Bee Gee. Many prayers for your recovery.

November 21 2011 at 5:24 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply