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Julian Lloyd Webber has publicly disclosed a prostate cancer diagnosis after a triumphant 75th birthday concert, and he has said he will begin treatment promptly but does not plan to cancel engagements. This news was reported in mid-April 2026 and has been echoed by entertainment outlets focusing on his career and health update.[1][2]
In related context, stories around his career and public remarks recently include his reflections on Birmingham Conservatoire and praise for its quality, as reported April 21, 2026, which highlights ongoing discussions about music education and his professional legacy.[5]
There are also pieces from various outlets that touch on his retrospective career milestones, including his 75th birthday celebration and return to performance after a long hiatus, which are referenced in entertainment and arts coverage from early April 2026.[4][9]
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Renowned Cellist Julian Lloyd Webber shares stories of cheating death not once but twice and his commitment to Music Education on the latest edition of The
www.uknewsgroup.co.ukJulian Lloyd Webber says Birmingham Conservatoire is the "best of any" conservatoire in the country.
www.bbc.co.ukAfter a long and distinguished career, the “doyen of British cellists” is calling it quits. Julian Lloyd Webber yesterday announced that he has been forced to stop playing due to a herniated disc in his neck. “I am devastated. There were so many exciting plans that cannot now come to fruition,” said Lloyd Webber. “I have had an immensely fulfilling career and feel privileged to have worked with so many great musicians and orchestras but now I have to move on.”
limelight-arts.com.auRenowned cellist and conductor Julian Lloyd Webber has slammed the BBC for the organisation's "lamentable" treatment of its own musicians.
www.express.co.ukEmeritus Professor and former RBC Principal Julian Lloyd Webber will celebrate his 75th birthday with the launch of his autobiography and a return to the stage after 12 years.
www.bcu.ac.ukCellist Julian Lloyd Webber has revealed he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer following his triumphant return to the concert stage on his 75th birthday after a 12-year absence. The latest National and International News - upday News
www.upday.comWatch the latest from ITV News - Julian Lloyd Webber is one of the leading musicians of our time. As a solo cellist he played with the greatest orchestras in the world’s famous concert halls.
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redef.comCellist Julian Lloyd Webber has revealed he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer following his triumphant return to the concert stage on his 75th birthday after a 12-year absence. The latest National and International News - upday News
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