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Andrew Lloyd Webber says his son Nick, 43, has been moved to a hospice and is battling pneumonia after he revealed he has been diagnosed with gastric cancer

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The Phantom of The Opera creator made the announcement as he explained why he would not be attending the premiere of his new Broadway musical Bad Cinderella. He wrote: 'I am absolutely devastated to say that my eldest son Nick is critically ill. As my friends and family know, he has been fighting gastric cancer for the last 18 months and Nick is now hospitalized. I therefore have not been able to attend the recent previews of Bad Cinderella and as things stand, I will not be able to cheer on its wonderful cast, crew and orchestra on Opening Night this Thursday.' Read the full story: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11895405/Andrew-Lloyd-Webber-gives-heartbreaking-update-son-Nicks-cancer-battle.html?ito=msngallery

The Phantom of The Opera creator made the announcement as he explained why he would not be attending the premiere of his new Broadway musical Bad Cinderella. He wrote: ‘I am absolutely devastated to say that my eldest son Nick is critically ill. As my friends and family know, he has been fighting gastric cancer for the last 18 months and Nick is now hospitalized. I therefore have not been able to attend the recent previews of Bad Cinderella and as things stand, I will not be able to cheer on its wonderful cast, crew and orchestra on Opening Night this Thursday.’ Read the full story: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11895405/Andrew-Lloyd-Webber-gives-heartbreaking-update-son-Nicks-cancer-battle.html?ito=msngallery

It comes after it was recently revealed Andrew is one of 12 new pieces of music commissioned by the King for his coronation. Charles has personally selected the musical program for the ceremony on May, 6, at Westminster Abbey, which has been designed to showcase a range of musical talent and styles from the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. On a personal note, the monarch has asked for Greek Orthodox music to be played in tribute to his late father, the Duke of Edinburgh, who died in 2021. It will be performed by the Byzantine Chant Ensemble. Six orchestral commissions, five choral commissions and one organ commission have been created by British composers whose styles include classical, sacred, film, television and musical theater. Read the full story: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11895405/Andrew-Lloyd-Webber-gives-heartbreaking-update-son-Nicks-cancer-battle.html?ito=msngallery

It comes after it was recently revealed Andrew is one of 12 new pieces of music commissioned by the King for his coronation. Charles has personally selected the musical program for the ceremony on May, 6, at Westminster Abbey, which has been designed to showcase a range of musical talent and styles from the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. On a personal note, the monarch has asked for Greek Orthodox music to be played in tribute to his late father, the Duke of Edinburgh, who died in 2021. It will be performed by the Byzantine Chant Ensemble. Six orchestral commissions, five choral commissions and one organ commission have been created by British composers whose styles include classical, sacred, film, television and musical theater. Read the full story: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11895405/Andrew-Lloyd-Webber-gives-heartbreaking-update-son-Nicks-cancer-battle.html?ito=msngallery

Lord Lloyd-Webber, who is known for hit musicals including Evita and Jesus Christ Superstar, described himself as 'incredibly honored' to have been asked to compose a new anthem. He said: 'My anthem includes words slightly adapted from Psalm 98. I have scored it for the Westminster Abbey choir and organ, the ceremonial brass and orchestra. I hope my anthem reflects this joyful occasion.' A Coronation March has been created by Patrick Doyle, while a piece by Iain Farrington for the solo organ takes in musical themes from countries across the Commonwealth. There will also be new works by Sarah Class, Nigel Hess, Paul Mealor, Tarik O'Regan, Roxanna Panufnik, Shirley J Thompson, Judith Weir, Roderick Williams, and Debbie Wiseman. Read the full story: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11895405/Andrew-Lloyd-Webber-gives-heartbreaking-update-son-Nicks-cancer-battle.html?ito=msngallery

Lord Lloyd-Webber, who is known for hit musicals including Evita and Jesus Christ Superstar, described himself as ‘incredibly honored’ to have been asked to compose a new anthem. He said: ‘My anthem includes words slightly adapted from Psalm 98. I have scored it for the Westminster Abbey choir and organ, the ceremonial brass and orchestra. I hope my anthem reflects this joyful occasion.’ A Coronation March has been created by Patrick Doyle, while a piece by Iain Farrington for the solo organ takes in musical themes from countries across the Commonwealth. There will also be new works by Sarah Class, Nigel Hess, Paul Mealor, Tarik O’Regan, Roxanna Panufnik, Shirley J Thompson, Judith Weir, Roderick Williams, and Debbie Wiseman. Read the full story: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11895405/Andrew-Lloyd-Webber-gives-heartbreaking-update-son-Nicks-cancer-battle.html?ito=msngallery

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