Andrew Lloyd Webber's son dies at 43 after battle with gastric cancer

Like his father, Nick Lloyd Webber was a composer and producer. Photo: IMDb

Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber announced Saturday that his son Nick lost his 18-month battle with gastric cancer.

"I am shattered to have to announce that my beloved elder son Nick died a few hours ago in Basingstoke Hospital," Webber said in a statement shared with the Daily News. "His whole family is gathered together and we are all totally bereft. Thank you for all your thoughts during this difficult time."