Andrew Lloyd Webber’s eldest son, Nicholas, dies of gastric cancer aged 43

Oscar-winning composer says son, also a successful composer, died on Saturday in hospital surrounded by family

Andrew Lloyd Webber has announced that his eldest son, Nicholas, has died from gastric cancer aged 43.

The Oscar-winning composer wrote on Twitter that his son, who was also a successful composer, died on Saturday at Basingstoke hospital in Hampshire surrounded by his family.