Andrew Lloyd Webber’s son Nicholas dies aged 43 following stomach cancer battle
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Andrew Lloyd Webber has confirmed his son Nicholas has died aged 43, following a battle with gastric cancer. The 75-year-old musical theatre mogul posted on his social platforms last night (March 25) to inform his followers of the news.
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He wrote: “I am shattered to have to announce that my beloved elder son Nick died a few hours ago in Basingstoke Hospital. His whole family is gathered together and we are all totally bereft. - ALW.”
It comes after Lord Lloyd-Webber revealed that Nicholas, who was also a composer, had been moved to a hospice where he was ‘battling’ gastric cancer. The star shared an update on his son’s condition earlier this week, explaining the move came about due to a bout of pneumonia.
"I am absolutely devastated to say that my eldest son Nick is critically ill," said Lord Lloyd-Webber in a statement. As my friends and family know, he has been fighting gastric cancer for the last 18 months and Nick is now hospitalised.”
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Following in his famous father’s footsteps, Nicholas was known for scoring the BBC One drama Love, Lies And Records and a theatrical and symphonic version of The Little Prince. He also produced his father’s Symphonic Suites at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London and was nominated for a Grammy alongside his father for a musical theatre album for Lord Lloyd-Webber’s Cinderella.
There has been an outpouring of support on Twitter from theatre stars, politicians and celebrities sending their well-wishes. Theatre producer Jason Gardiner wrote: “My deepest condolences to you and your family. This must be a very distressing time and I hope you allow yourself the opportunity to grieve properly.”
British actress Bonnie Langford said: “I’m so terribly sorry. Such sad news. Sending love and strength xx”.
Nicole Scherzinger added: “My heart breaks for you and your family. I am so so sorry Andrew. Sending my love and prayers.”
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