BREAKING: Original Bee Gees star Colin Petersen dies aged 78 as tributes pour in

Bee Gees fable Colin 'Smiley' Petersen has died aged 78, it's been announced

Bee Gees fable Colin Petersen has died.

The Best of Bee Gees announced: "It is with a dense bosom we denote the passing of our beloved person Colin 'Smiley' Petersen. He enriched our lives and bound our radical with love, attraction and respect. Not definite however we tin spell connected without his glowing grin and heavy friendship. We emotion you Col. Rest successful Peace."

Petersen was the archetypal drummer for the iconic set and played a immense portion successful the group's aboriginal success. Among immoderate of the classical tunes helium was a contributor to included To Love Somebody and Words.

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