How to update apps that were purchased by an apple ID that's no longer in use?

My son purchased apps for my iPad and has since changed his Apple ID. The apps won't update because they need me to input his old password for his old ID which is now no longer in use.....how do I fix this? 
He's away at college & I am trying to fix this myself. Thanks so much!

I am afraid all apps are tied to the Apple Id that they are purchased with.
You need the old password.

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