Andrew Lloyd Webber Quit Drinking After Wife 'Couldn't Go On'
Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber revealed that he is a ‘recovering alcoholic’ after watching the effects his drinking had on his family
www.usmagazine.comAndrew Lloyd Webber has publicly shared that he is a recovering alcoholic and that he quit drinking about 18 months ago after a period of secret use, with ongoing participation in recovery supports such as Alcoholics Anonymous.[3][4][5]
Key details you might find helpful:
- He disclosed the struggle in The Times, saying he had been drinking secretly after previously insisting he had quit.[3]
- He described reaching a “desperate state” and seeking help, entering a recovery program and now attending AA meetings.[2][5]
- He credits his family’s concern and support, and notes that sobriety has been the best thing for him, allowing him to continue creating new work.[4][6]
Recent context from multiple outlets confirms the same core points, including his openness about relapse being hidden for years and his commitment to ongoing sobriety.[1][4][3]
If you’d like, I can summarize the timeline or pull quotes from the coverage to illustrate how his public narrative has evolved.