Tributes Pour In For Robin Gibb In A Coma

The family of Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb are continuing their bedside vigil as he fights for his life in a coma, while fans around the world send their thoughts to the star.

The 62-year-old singer and songwriter is being treated for pneumonia at a private hospital in Chelsea, west London, where his wife Dwina, brother Barry and three children are with him.

Gibb had been battling colon and liver cancer and was in remission, but the latest deterioration in his health coincides with reports of a secondary tumour.

Tributes to the singer have been posted on his website, which has been temporarily suspended because of heavy traffic.

Giusi Rossi wrote: "I was hoping and praying that it wasn't true. God, please hear our prayers. He still has so much to give."

Franzi Bork added: "I followed you through all this years. Please stay with us. I pray for you."

Another fan called Donna, wrote: "I Love You Robin!!! You Are Everything to me and always have been and always will be... please God Love Him And Embrace him Tightly! The whole world Loves You Robin and the whole world is praying for you and your family right now."

Gibb missed the premiere of his debut classical work earlier this week when he was due to attend The Titanic Requiem concert.

He had been due to perform the song Don't Cry Alone.

His son RJ Gibb, with whom he created the work, told the audience at Westminster City Hall: "Unfortunately, my father is still in hospital and is unable to be here this evening.

"He sends all his love. We are all praying for him and hoping he has a speedy recovery."

Last month the star underwent surgery for an on-going problem with a twisted bowel.Gibb's twin brother and bandmate Maurice died from the same bowel condition at the age of 53.

The Bee Gees are best known for their contribution to the soundtrack of 1977 film Saturday Night Fever, which turned disco music into a worldwide phenomenon.