Back in early February, Robin was still giving interviews and describing reports of his dire health as exaggerated. "I was diagnosed with a growth in my colon," he told the BBC then.

In 1996, the Gibbs cut short their appearance on a British chat show when the host cracked a few mild jokes at their expense. (PHOTOS: Robin Gibb, 1949-2012: Remembering the Bee Gees co-founder) ...