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Robin’s death makes mom think their family may be cursed

LONDON (AP) – Her sons were blessed with musical gifts that brought riches and fame. On Monday, Barbara Gibb was living a parent’s ultimate nightmare – preparing, for the third time, to lay a child to rest. Her son Robin Gibb – a Bee Gees founder known for his astonishing vocals and songwriting skills – died Sunday after a long battle with cancer at the age of... 

‘Robin Gibb beat the odds in waking from coma’ son

LONDON (AP) – The son of Robin Gibb says the Bee Gees star has beaten the odds by waking from a coma just days after doctors said he may not survive. The 62-year-old singer has advanced colorectal cancer and remains in intensive care. His doctor Andrew Thillainayagam said Gibb had recently caught pneumonia because he was weakened from chemotherapy and two operations. His son, Robin-John... 

Bee Gees star survives illness

BEE Gees singer Robin Gibb said on Friday he had made a “spectacular” recovery from a serious illness, which was widely reported to be cancer. The 62-year-old, most famous as a founding member of the disco-era hit machine the Bee Gees, told BBC Radio 2: “Well, it’s all simple. I was diagnosed with a growth in my colon. It was removed. And I’ve been treated... 

Tessie Tomas’ son Robin makes name in NY fashion scene

Manila, Philippines – FILIPINO fashion designer Robin Tomas, son of popular Filipino actress and former television host Tessie Tomas, recently launched his women’s fall collection in New York’s trendy Upper East Side. “Tomas” is a new brand of chic clothing that is being sold at the Anik Boutique, popular contemporary clothing store, alongside other up-and-coming...