'American Idol' winner David Cook's brother dies of brain cancer
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American Idol" winner David Cook's brother, Adam Cook, has lost his battle with brain cancer, according to Us Magazine.
Cook, 36, died early Sunday morning in Terre Haute, Ind.
He fought the disease for 11 years. It had spread to his spine, according to the singer's website. The lawyer brother leaves behind his wife, Kendra, and their children.
David made the announcement Sunday at the 12th Annual Race for Hope 5K event in Washington, D.C. The rocker was the event's honorary chairman, and his team raised more the $97,000 for the cause, his rep told Us on Sunday.\
"I actually lost my brother yesterday to a brain tumor, and I couldn't imagine being anywhere else right now," Cook told the crowd at the brain cancer research fundraiser. "I lost one today, but I gained 9,000, and I will be here every year that they will have me."
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Photo: David Cook, left, Paula Abdul and David Archuleta. Credit: WireImage
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I too have lost the man I so dearly loved and can't understand how this kind of thing can happen and take them away so soon. I would love to get in on a raising money for brain tumor studies. Please let me know of any fund raising that's available.
Love Jeannie