Blue plaque for Bee Gees star

A blue plaque will be unveiled for musician Robin Gibb at his home in Thame in Oxfordshire later. The Bee Gees star passed away earlier this year after a long battle with cancer.

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Celebrities in Thame for Robin Gibb

Stars of the stage and screen have been mixing with the residents of Thame in Oxfordshire this afternoon, ahead of the unveiling of a plaque at the late Robin Gibb's home.

The blue plaque pays tribute to the late Bee Gees life and career.

Among those attending the special ceremony near St Mary's Church were Peter Andre, Tim Rice and radio presenter Bob Harris.

Blue plaque for Bee Gees star

Robin Gibb who sadly passed away earlier this year following a long battle with cancer Credit: Steve Parsons/PA Wire

A blue plaque will be unveiled at the former home of Bee Gees star Robin Gibb later. The musician died in May following a lengthy battle with cancer and pneumonia.

Thousands of people lined the streets of Thame in Oxfordshire to pay their last respects at his funeral in June.

An invited audience will attend the unveiling this afternoon.

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  • Thame's tribute to Robin Gibb

    Stars of the stage and screen have gathered in Thame in Oxfordshire to witness the unveiling of a plaque to Bee Gees star Robin Gibb.