March 26 (UPI) -- Tony-winning composer Andrew Lloyd Webber announced on social media Saturday that his son, Nick, has lost his battle with cancer, dying at the age of 43.
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Andrew Lloyd Webber is mourning the death of his son Nick at the age of 43. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
"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," Andrew said.
Andrew, who turned 75 on March 22, missed the Broadway opening of his latest stage musical, Bad Cinderella, earlier this month so he could be by Nick's side.
Nick was a Grammy-nominated composer and record producer, best known for penning the scores for the BBC 1 drama Love, Lies and Records and the 2021 film, The Last Bus.
Andrew's beloved musical, The Phantom of the Opera, is set to close next month after 35 years. It is Broadway's longest-running production.
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His other works include Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
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Tina Turner performs in concert in Paris on April 29, 2009. Turner, a music legend and actress known for hit songs such as "What's Love Got to Do With It," "Simply the Best" and "Private Dancer," died at the age of 83 on May 24. Photo by David Silpa/UPI | License Photo
