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

Andrew Lloyd Webber has given fans a heartbreaking update on the condition of his son Nick after he revealed he is battling cancer.

The composer, 75, said that his eldest child Nick, 43, has been moved to a hospice as he battles  a bout of pneumonia as a result of his cancer.

Andrew explained that Nick was ‘over the worst of it’ as he shared his hopes for his son’s recovery as he remains in England to care for him.

In a video posted to his social media, Andrew said: ‘I want to thank you for the outpouring of messages of support for my son, Nick. He’s now been moved into a hospice and he’s battling away.

‘I think he’s over the worst of this first bout of pneumonia that he’s got as a result of his cancer, which is just ghastly.’

‘We’re all here and the family here has gathered around, it was the right place for us all to be I think,’ he added.

Heartbreak: Andrew Lloyd Webber has given fans a heartbreaking update on the condition of his son Nick after he revealed he is battling cancer

Sad: Andrew revealed Nicholas (left) , whom he shares with ex-wife Sarah Hugill, has been suffering from the disease for the last 18-months

His friends and followers flooded the comments section with messages of support, telling Andrew they ‘love him and his family’.

‘All of our love and prayers are with you and your family!’ one wrote, as another said: ‘Best wishes to Nick, and to you all.’

‘Sending my thoughts and strength to you and your family,’ a third added, while a fourth said: ‘We miss you. Sending all our love.’

It comes after Andrew revealed his eldest son Nicholas is ‘critically ill’ in hospital as he bravely battles gastric cancer.

The 74-year-old legendary composer said he was ‘absolutely devastated’ as he shared the news in a heartbreaking statement.

Andrew revealed his son, whom he shares with ex-wife Sarah Hugill, has been suffering from the disease for the last 18-months.

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 hospitalised.’

‘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’.

Before adding: ‘We are all praying that Nick will turn the corner. He is bravely fighting with his indomitable humour, but at the moment my place is with him and the family’.

Nicholas followed in his father’s footsteps and is a successful composer in his right,  having written Fat Friends The Musical as well as numerous TV and film scores.

He is married to musician Polly Whiltshire who appeared on the soundtrack of his father’s 2019 movie Cats.

Andrew is also father to Imogen, 44, Isabella, 26, Alastair, 30, William, 29,

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 programme 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.

Son: 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 hospitalised. (Nick pictured in 2010 with ex-wife Charlotte Windmill)

Talent: Nicholas followed in his father’s footsteps and is a successful composer in his right, having written Fat Friends The Musical as well as numerous TV and film scores

No show: 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 (pictured at the NYC theatre in October with star Linedy Genao)

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 theatre.

Lord Lloyd-Webber, who is known for hit musicals including Evita and Jesus Christ Superstar, described himself as ‘incredibly honoured’ 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.

Composer: It comes after it was recently revealed Andrew is one of 12 new pieces of music commissioned by the King for his coronation (pictured together in 2018)

Music man: The composer has written one of the 12 new pieces of music commissioned by the King for his coronation

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.

A handpicked gospel choir – The Ascension Choir – will perform as part of the service, as will the Choir of Westminster Abbey and the Choir of His Majesty’s Chapel Royal, St James’s Palace – together with girl choristers from the Chapel Choir of Methodist College, Belfast, and from Truro Cathedral Choir.

The King’s Scholars of Westminster School will proclaim the traditional ‘Vivat’ acclamations. Bass-baritone Sir Bryn Terfel along with soprano Pretty Yende and baritone Roderick Williams will be among the soloists.

Andrew Nethsingha, organist and master of the choristers at Westminster Abbey, is taking charge of the musical arrangements and directing the music during the service.