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Nick Cave's son Arthur dies in Brighton cliff fall Nick Cave's son Arthur dies in Brighton cliff fall
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The 15-year-old son of musician Nick Cave has died after a fall from a cliff in Brighton, Sussex Police said. A 15-year-old son of musician Nick Cave has died after a fall from a cliff in Brighton, Sussex Police said.
Arthur Cave was found with life-threatening injuries on the underpass of Ovingdean Gap at 18:00 BST on Tuesday.Arthur Cave was found with life-threatening injuries on the underpass of Ovingdean Gap at 18:00 BST on Tuesday.
He was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, but died later from his injuries. He was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton but died later from his injuries.
His death is not being treated as suspicious, and the coroner is investigating, police said.His death is not being treated as suspicious, and the coroner is investigating, police said.
In a family statement, Nick and Susie Cave said: "Our son Arthur died on Tuesday evening. He was our beautiful, happy loving boy. In a family statement, Nick and Susie Cave said: "Our son Arthur died on Tuesday evening. He was our beautiful, happy loving boy."
"We ask that we be given the privacy our family needs to grieve at this difficult time." Arthur leaves behind a twin brother, Earl.
Nick Cave, an Australian musician and songwriter, is best known as the singer of the band Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. The reason for Arthur's fall is not yet known but friends have told the BBC he was up there with a friend and they seemed to be having a good time, even posting updates on social media.
His friends say he was a "really, really happy boy" who will be dearly missed.
One friend, Kimye Hajisabagh, told BBC South East Today: "I'm going to miss him so much. I can't believe it. It's horrible."
Stars of the music world have also begun paying tributes.
Singer Alison Moyet tweeted: "How my heart aches for Nick Cave & Susie & Earl at their loss."
Singer Brian McFadden also tweeted his sympathy: "Very sad to hear the news about Arthur cave. My thoughts are with Nick and the rest of the family. Heartbreaking."