Robin Gibb shows signs of recovering from coma

Bee Gee's member Robin Gibb has shocked family and friends by responding to questions following their efforts to bring the star out of his coma.

It was reported yesterday that his family were playing music to the star, and that brother Barry Gibb was singing to Robin in the hope of having a response. Now, wife Dwina has spoken of the star's progress.

“He’s moving his head and nodding," she said outside of the London hospital where Gibb is receiving treatment. “When we’re asking questions he’s responding to them. I can’t believe it.

“We’re very pleased. We think he might even talk once the tubes come out," she added.

Over the past year, he has struggled with various health complaints - most notably for cancer of the colon.