She said that even in his sleep the singer was not at peace, adding: "When he started shaking I would gently lift him into my arms and rubbed his arms and legs until he stopped.
"He didn’t wake up, but it seemed to calm him down.
"He was very affected about what people thought about his music. He really took things to heart."
Robbie gets England kit? - 07 Feb 07
It seems football-mad Robbie Williams will get his best birthday present ever when he turns 33 next Tuesday - the first new England shirt signed by the entire squad.
On the back of the Umbro strip is ’Robbie 07’, reports the Sun. The gift is a special pressie organised by EMI chiefs.
A team source said: "We usually only do this for charity, but we made an exception."
The new kit will be on show for the first time tonight when England play Spain in a friendly fixture.
The former Take That star is well-known for his life-long love of the game and takes to the field for a kickabout whenever he gets the chance.
Last year he even organised a charity match with many of the sport’s biggest stars, in order to raise money for Unicef.
The performer, who counts David Beckham and Wayne Rooney among his friends, also owns a stake in first division team Port Vale FC.
Robbie snubbed by Brits? - Jan 16 2007
Robbie Williams’ star is definitely dipping if rumours he has been snubbed by the Brit Awards are anything to go by.
Ahead of the nominations for this year’s gongs, insiders say Robbie’s latest album Rudebox has been overlooked by award bosses, the Daily Mirror reports.
Robbie, the biggest Brits winner ever, is said to be nominated in the Best Live Act category, but not for Best Male, Best British Album or Best Single for the first time in a decade.
"A few years ago Robbie not being nominated would have been unthinkable - he had the Midas touch," a source told the paper.
"But that’s clearly deserted him and he’s going to have a real struggle on his hands to regain his credibility."
Another insider added: "Rudebox has been an unmitigated disaster for Robbie and the record company. We knew things were bad but were hoping for at least one decent nomination from the Brits."
The controversial Rudebox was slated by critics and fans when it was released last year.
Robbie has won 15 Brit Awards, four during his time as a member of Take That and 11 since he started his solo career.
Robbie and Tara still an item? - Jan 8 2007
It seems socialite Tara PT and pop prince Robbie Williams have "chemistry" after their 10-day fling last year.
The 35-year-old told The Daily Mirror: "There’s still chemistry between me and Robbie. Robbie texts me all the time now. I’ve known him for three years and we are still close.
"Robbie has to share himself with millions of people and I’m lucky he’s got time for me."
Whilst the It girl refused to say whether they were together, pals admit the couple are "close".
A source added: "Whenever she’s in LA, they meet up and spend a night together at his house. And Robbie always make sure he comes to see Tara when he’s in the UK."
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Robbie joined Take That when he was only 16, he had only one job previous to that, as a double glazing salesman, but apparently he wasn’t very good - he would tell customers not to buy them because they were so bad! For five years, Robbie became the joker of the band, always smiling and playing gags on people as Take That rose to record-breaking stardom. However, in July 1995 Robbie announced he was to leave the band to concentrate on a solo career...a nation of teenage girls mourned.
After a stint eating pies, doing drugs and being friends with the Gallaghers, Robbie signed to Chrysalis Records. His first ever solo single on this label would be a cover of George Michael’s Freedom . It was released on July 29th 1996 exactly one year after his departure from Take That. It reached No 2 in the UK charts. Life began to get a bit rough for Robbie during the following months, he met Jacquie Hamilton-Smith at a New Years Eve Party of 1996, moved in with her the next day and partied (in more ways that one) for exactly one year before coming to his senses. In the middle of all this he released his second single Old Before I Die on April 14th 1997 which also reached No 2 in the charts.
At the beginning of June 1997 after many bad reports in the media, Robbie checked himself into a rehab centre to receive treatment for his addiction to alcohol and drugs. After 4 weeks at the centre Rob emerged 2 stones lighter, sporting a new haircut, and hopefully feeling much better. The release of Lazy Days followed soon after on July 14th, and made it’s first appearance in the UK charts at No 8, to be followed shortly by South Of The Border.
December 1997 was the real beginning for Robbie, he released ’Angels’ as his Christmas single, never knowing quite what an impact it would have on the market. Into the new year of 1998 it was still in the charts and ’Life Thru A Lens’ shot back into the album charts and has been there ever since. Robbie truly had arrived, signing up thousands of new fans daily. Millennium and accompanying album I’ve Been Expecting You followed up on this success, making Robbie the biggest selling artist of 1998.
He began trying to win over the US in 1999 touring The Ego Has Landed. His success continued in 2000 with the release of immediate hit, Rock DJ. Sing When You’re Winning, was as popular as his accompanying collection of lounge covers, Swing When You’re winning. In 2002, Robbie signed a record breaking contract with EMI for £50m, securing his place in pop history. Escapology duly topped the charts in the UK while Robbie spent time in LA being papped with new girlfriend Rachel Hunter.
The biggest outdoor concert ever was hosted by Robbie in 2003 at Knebworth Park attracting 375,000 fans over three days. He followed up this success with two album releases, a Greatest Hits and 2005’s Intensive Care which accompanied his appearance on stage at Live8. Around this time speculation was rife that Robbie was ready to patch things up with his former bandmates and take part in a Take That reunion tour. However Robbie disappointed fans and friends by failing to turn up at an ITV organised reunion and merely recording a video part for the tour which Gary and co embarked on a UK tour without him.
But Robbie wasn’t resting on his laurels. While Take That returned to the studio Robbie did the same, releasing his tenth album, Rudebox in 2006 which brought more controversy to the singer when he failed to credit a supposed co-writer.
It never seems to stop for Robbie.
updated Oct 2006
November 2007