After battling cancer for more than 10 years, American Idol star David Cook’s brother, Adam, 37, succumbed to the disease Saturday. David made the announcement at the Washington D.C. Race for Hope 5K, which raises money to support finding a cure for brain cancer, this morning. "Like everybody here, I’m affected by this disease. I actually lost my brother yesterday to a brain tumor," Cook said, as you can hear members of the crowd gasping. "I couldn’t imagine… I couldn’t imagine being anywhere else right now." David was serving as grand marshal of the event and ran the 3.1 miles in 28 minutes. "I lost one today," Cook added. "But I’ve gained 9,000 and I will be here every year that they will have me."
In honor of Adam’s memory, fans can make donations to David’s Race for Hope team, the singer’s rep tells EW. (Contributions will be accepted through Sept. 30.) So far, the team has raised more than $51,000.
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So sad news
I remember David mentioning him on the show and getting emotional. Thoughts and prayers to him and his family.
http://tvdonewright.com/2009/05/03/tv-tonight-sunday-may-5th-2009/
My heart goes out to him and his family:(
RIP adam
My heart goes out to him and his family:(
RIP adam
My thoughts and prayers going out to him and his entire family! ;
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I can’t even imagine what his family is going through.
Here is video of David’s speech.
My heart goes out to the Cook family. 10 years is a long hard battle. You could always tell how proud David was to be Adam’s brother. I suggest to anyone to go listen to David’s “Permanent”, and “A Daily AntheM” to see how much he cared about his brother.
I’m so sorry to hear this about Adam, David. We’ve followed you and him since AI first started last year for you and heard all the stories about your relationship with him. I’m so glad he was able to see you through to your new journey in life, entertaining everyone with your wonderful music and helping others that suffer as Adam did. He will always be watching over you and was certainly proud of his brother. Take care during this time and know we love you.
that is such sad news…my heart and prayers goes out to david’s family!!!!
Wasn’t a fan of his last year, but he has true class. My condolences to him and his family.
I’m so sad to hear this. I first connected with David after hearing about his brother, because my grandfather was dying of liver cancer at the time. I feel for him and I wish the best for him in this difficult time. His fans truly love him.
Some fansites are organizing a candle lighting for Adam. Light a candle for him at 5:00 pm pacific, 8:00 pm eastern.
I’m so sad to hear this news. David was so classy in how he handled the situation then. I can’t imagine how hard this is for him. My thoughts and prayers will be him and his family.
i bet davids soooo sad. and i cant belive that his brother died.
Oh my goodness I’m so saddened from the news about your brother, My prayers are with you!! Please continue to stay strong. Your fans will always be here for you! we love you!
you handled that very well, david.
so sorry
i remember him on the finale after david c won and adam was shown in the audience saying “That’s my brother!!”
he looked so happy.