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Tamara Davison

Nick Cave's wife pays moving tribute to late son on his twin's 20th birthday

Nick Cave 's wife Susie unveiled a touching tribute to mark what would have been their late son Arthur's 20th birthday.

Arthur tragically passed away five years ago at the age of 15 after falling from a cliff having taken LSD.

He was survived by his twin brother Earl, who celebrated his 20th birthday today.

Taking to social media, The Vampire's Wife designer, 53, gave fans a teaser of the family's birthday celebrations and also unveiled a touching birthday memorial for Arthur.

In the pictures, Susie showed off a balloon-laden room that had been decorated as part of Earl's birthday spread.

Susie shared a image of a heart balloon that was dedicated to her late son (susiecave/Instagram)

In second post, the model-turned-designer shared an image of a pink metallic balloon in the shape of a heart that was dedicated to her late son.

"A Birthday heart for our little Arthur," she wrote alongside the touching tribute.

Susie has been inundated with touching messages as fans shared their condolences with the family on the momentous day.

Nick Cave and his wife Susie had twin sons Arthur and Earl ((Credit too long, see caption))
Arthur tragically fell off a cliff in 2015 (PA)

Sending from my heart to yours @susiecaveofficial. Such a bittersweet day in so many ways. Always in my thoughts," wrote one pal.

Another added: "Pure love to all of your beautiful, tender," alongside a heart emoji.

"Sending you healing love," wrote a third.

Flowers left at the scene where Arthur tragically died in 2015 (Rex)

The legendary Australian singer and his family were left devastated when their teenage son tragically stumbled off the 60ft cliff close to where the family live in Brighton.

Last year Nick released his latest album Ghosteen, a potent exploration of grief written following Arthur's death.

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