David Cook's Brother Dies

[almostfamous]

Mon May 04, 2009 10:52 am

David Cook and his brother Adam


David Cook who is the Season 7 winner of American Idol has just lost his brother Adam 36, to brain cancer. Adam was the elder sibling who was a married attorney and a father. He had been battling brain cancer for 11 years, reports are also saying the cancer had spread to his spine. David Cook spoke to the crowd at the 12th annual Race for Hope 5K event in Washington, D.C.

Quote:

"I actually lost my brother yesterday to a brain tumor, and I couldn't imagine being anywhere else right now," "I lost one today, but I gained 9,000 (friends), and I will be here every year that they will have me."

Sat May 09, 2009 6:31 am

I thought it said Dane Cook at first, I was wondering how he was going to make this into something funny. Doh !

[almostfamous]

Fri May 15, 2009 7:28 pm

Such a sad story As far as Dane Cook though I just bought tickets to go and see him on June 5th at the Key Arena. I am so super duper excited and will be sure to write and let everybody know how the show was!