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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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| A 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." |
| Arthur leaves behind a twin brother, Earl. | Arthur leaves behind a twin brother, Earl. |
| 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. | 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. | 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." | 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 paid tribute. | |
| Singer Alison Moyet tweeted: "How my heart aches for Nick Cave & Susie & Earl at their loss." | Singer Alison Moyet tweeted: "How my heart aches for Nick Cave & Susie & Earl at their loss." |
| Singer Brian McFadden tweeted: "Very sad to hear the news about Arthur Cave. My thoughts are with Nick and the rest of the family. Heartbreaking." |