Posted on 10/25/2009 9:23:53 AM PDT by Steelfish
Lloyd Webber Treated For Cancer
Lloyd Webber wrote the UK's 2009 Eurovision Song Contest entry Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, 61, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, it has been disclosed.
His spokesman said in a statement that the condition was currently in its very early stages. "Andrew is now undergoing treatment and expects to be fully back at work before the end of the year," it said.
Lord Lloyd Webber, composer of Jesus Chris Superstar and Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat, is set to judge a BBC talent show next year. Lord Lloyd Webber is best known for his musicals which include Evita, Starlight Express and The Phantom of the Opera.
Earlier this month, he launched his new musical Love Never Dies, a sequel to Phantom of the Opera which is due to open in February next year.
He has led three successful BBC series which cast leads for West End musicals: How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria?, Any Dream Will Do and Oliver!
Next year he will launch a new BBC show to find Dorothy and Toto for a new theatrical production of The Wizard of Oz. He owns seven London theatres including the Theatre Royal Drury Lane and the London Palladium.
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Fortunately, he doesn’t have to rely upon the NHS for his care; he can afford private physicians and hospitals. Unlike most of his countrymen, of course.
I wish him the best. He is not reputed to be an easy man, but he is certainly a brilliantly talented one who has given joy, pleasure, and inspiration to many.
Odds are he will be fine, although a bit uncomfortable for a while. By the way, Mr. Webber, the U.S. survival rates for prostate cancer are much higher than England’s. You’ve got money. Come over here and spend it wisely on treatment.
Prostate has decent odds.
(having said that I will probably be an exception in a few years given my high free T levels)
Mr. Lloyd-Weber is one of England’s richest individuals and is also one of their top cultural elites.
He won’t have any trouble getting the best treatment - but it won’t be at all comparable to what the NHS offers the average joe in the UK.
Prayers for him.
Let him live God. He’s a remarkable talent and someone who has so much more good things to give. Save your afflictions for scum like Polanski.
Polanski is a remarable talent as well. Talent has nothing to do with morals.
I draw the line at children.
I’m just saying that you can’t conflate talent and morals. They are mutually exclusive.
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