Oct 25 2009 11:50 AM ET

Andrew Lloyd Webber being treated for prostate cancer

Categories: Music, News, Stage

Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, BBC News confirms. A statement from his spokesman said the cancer was in  very early stages. “Andrew is now undergoing treatment and expects to be fully back at work before the end of the year,” the statement said. Webber is the composer of musicals including Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita and The Phantom of the Opera. His latest project is Love Never Dies, a Phantom sequel.

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  • paige

    Excited beyond belief about the Phantom sequel!!!

  • Allie

    :( i hope he feels better! glad they caught it early!

  • Ryan

    Feel better, ALW! I literally just got back from seeing CATS in Orlando.

  • hope

    why make a sequel to Phantom, when i even doubt it even match up to the original? I’m sorry but sometimes sequels leave a bad taste in my mouth. Hope he gets soon

  • Jean Genie

    I wish him well.

  • Evie

    Wishing him a get well soon!! He’s so talented and his work is amazing!!

  • Nathan

    Get well Mr.Webber.

  • Jordan

    God bless you Andrew Lloyd Weber!!!!!!! I am the world’s biggest Phanatic!

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