Reactions to the death of Robin Gibb

“The Bee Gees from our era were quite important, especially the harmonies,” former Beatle Ringo Starr told the Associated Press on Monday. “He had a great voice, and they wrote great songs.”  (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

@SarahKSilverman: RIP Robin Gibb. Wish I had gotten that message to him to hold on.  (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

@rosariodawson: Thank you for all the dance memories to your music! RIP Robin Gibb. “Music of the Bee Gees http://huff.to/JqwTBd via HuffPost.  (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

@lancearmstrong: RIP Robin Gibb. Continues to sadden me to see cancer take our loved ones. Gotta put a stop to it.  (Ezra Shaw / Getty Images)

@jimmyfallon: So happy that I got to tell Robin Gibb in person how much I loved him. He was a funny guy with an amazing voice. RIP our brother. #BEEGEES  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

@ritawilson: So very sorry for the loss of another great icon, Robin Gibb of the BeeGees. What a voice.  (John M. Heller / Getty Images)

@stevienicksnews: RIP Robin Gibb. The soundtrack of my wonder years is vaporizing one artist at a time with these iconic musical losses lately.  (Lori Shepler / Los Angeles Times)

@latoyajackson: Why are we losing so many Great Artist! Robin Gibb you will be missed! And we will keep your music Staying Alive! #Night Fever! RIP  (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)

@David_Boreanaz:R.I.P. Robin Gibb. The Bee Gees, one of the most successful groups in pop music history. Pure genius.   (Mark Davis / Getty Images)

@peterframpton: So sorry to hear Robin Gibb has lost his battle with cancer. My heart goes out to the entire Gibb family at this very sad time. RIP  (John M. Heller / Getty Images)