London, June 3 (ANI): Robin Gibb's family campaigned for the tragic singer to be knighted before his death.

The Bee Gees legend, whose funeral will be held on Friday, lost his battle with cancer last month, aged 62.

His cousin Hazel Gibb has said that relatives had asked for Gibb to be honoured with the title.

It takes 12 to 18 months and we knew Robin was on borrowed time, the Daily Star quoted her as saying.

Time wasn't a luxury we could afford. We actually think he probably would have received a knighthood in this year's honours, she said. (ANI)