'Idol' David Cook's Brother Dies

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"The Insider" confirms that "American Idol" winner David Cook's brother Adam has passed away after a long battle with brain cancer.

David announced the sad news Sunday at the Race for Hope 5K fund-raising race in Washington D.C. He said he had lost his 37-year-old brother the previous day, but was still proud to attend the event, which is held as a way to fight brain tumors. "I lost one today," he told the crowd, "but I gained 9,000 -- and I will be here every year that they will have me."

David had often spoken of his admiration and inspiration for Adam, including during the "American Idol" competition. About a year ago, Adam -- despite being ill and undergoing chemotherapy -- traveled to Los Angeles to see David perform on the hit reality show.

The Race for Hope in Washington D.C. has raised more than $7.3 million to find a cure for brain tumors and provide support to brain tumor patients and their families.

Published 5/3/09 by the Insider

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  • Be patient David...
    HelminaC 8/27/09 Reply
  • I just heard today, I'm so sorry and my prayers will be with you and your family
    Anonymous 6/15/09 Reply
  • Is that why he performed ''Permanent'' at the Season 8 Finale of American Idol

    -Doug again
    Anonymous 5/26/09 Reply
  • It must be very sad for him. How many brothers does David Cook have anyway?

    -Doug Stone
    Anonymous 5/26/09 Reply
  • I am so sorry. From what I could tell your brother seemed like your best friend and that is a tough thing to lose. I will be praying for you and your family. That performance was absolutely incredible. Im sure that was a tough thing to do.
    Anonymous 5/21/09 Reply
  • David Cook rocks and that dong "Permanent" from AI finals last nihgt is my favorite on the new album--which is really good music.
    Anonymous 5/21/09 Reply
  • so sorry david..
    Anonymous 5/21/09 Reply
  • hahahahahaha! I hate you David Cook! Good!
    Anonymous 5/21/09 Reply
  • hahahahahahaha so happy. Hate you David Cook!
    Anonymous 5/21/09 Reply
  • hahahahahahaha so happy. Hate you David Cook!
    Anonymous 5/21/09 Reply
  • My heart goes out to david & his family. May god get them thru this difficult time. Knowing his brother has made his way home & will no longer be suffering as the lord has instored for him now.
    Anonymous 5/21/09 Reply
  • "Permanent was a wonderful song/tribute to your brother.
    Anonymous 5/21/09 Reply
  • Kind of sorry for him. Jst found about it this mornin, his brother i mean. At the AI finals he dedicated a song called 'Permanent', really touching and sweet. Well to Mr David Cook, i send my condolences to you and your family
    Anonymous 5/21/09 Reply
  • God bless your family. God will get you through your lose. I will pray for you to have comfort.
    Anonymous 5/20/09 Reply
  • omg david you are a very storng guy I'm so sorry for you and your family!
    Anonymous 5/20/09 Reply