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David Cook: My Brother Died Yesterday

Posted May 3rd 2009 1:27PM by TMZ Staff

During a heartfelt speech at the 12th annual Race for Hope event in Washington, D.C. this morning, David Cook announced the passing of his 37-year-old brother Adam.

Adam Cook died yesterday after a long battle with brain cancer.

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1. Who's David Cook?

Posted at 1:41PM on May 3rd 2009 by Huh?

2. Constantine Maroulis paved the way for men like David Cook and Chris Daughtry. I am so sorry for David. I am as huge a fan of his as I am of the incomparable Constantine Maroulis! My name is ANGIE and I love that BIG GREEK GOD!

Posted at 1:43PM on May 3rd 2009 by Heather in Pink

3. Rest in Peace Adam.....my sincerest condolences to David and the Cook family and friends...

Posted at 1:43PM on May 3rd 2009 by debv

4. This is why I am such a huge fan of David Cook. He's an amazing person. Love this man.

Posted at 2:45PM on May 3rd 2009 by Paula

5. This is why I am such huge fan of David Cook. Love this man

Posted at 1:45PM on May 3rd 2009 by Paula

6. It's beautiful that this story has inspired many to donate and help the fights against cancer.
I'm very sorry for David and his family. May his brother rest in peace

Posted at 1:48PM on May 3rd 2009 by Karl

7. aw that's sad!

GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU ON THIS PAGE AND EVERYONE!

Posted at 1:49PM on May 3rd 2009 by SAQUISHA-MISHA

8. I'm not the biggest David Cook fan out there, but wow. What can you even say about a guy like him? Professional, dedicated, and amazing. He just brought me to tears. My thoughts and love with him and his family today.

Posted at 2:56PM on May 3rd 2009 by Idol Lover

9. Wow that really chocked me up. Wow. Thoughts and prayers to Adam Cooks family

Posted at 1:50PM on May 3rd 2009 by Garnetstar

10. Hearing that speech broke my heart... so sad.

My thoughts and prayers are with David and his family.

Posted at 1:52PM on May 3rd 2009 by Jenna

11. You can be a fan of David Cook or not (and I am). Say what you will about him, but this guy is one warm, caring and articulate human being. He's a class act.

Blessings to you and yours, David, on the passing of Adam.

Posted at 1:53PM on May 3rd 2009 by Me

12. My thoughts and prayers are with David and his family, such a terrible loss, Adam is now in a place where he won't be in pain anymore. God Speed Adam.

Posted at 3:45PM on May 3rd 2009 by ampgirl

13. oh great now stupid david cook is gonna use his brother's passing as pitty so he can get laid

PATHETIC!!!!!!!!!! HE'S ANOTHER DANNY GOKEY! YUCK!

Posted at 1:57PM on May 3rd 2009 by SAQUISHA-MISHA

14. YO YO YO FO SURE FOR DILIO OH WURD!

Posted at 1:58PM on May 3rd 2009 by SAQUISHA-MISHA

15. who wants to bet that #3heather in pink is actually constantine himself? only he would take the chance to advertise himself EVERYWHERE even while giving his condolences. douchebag.

my heart goes out to david and his family.

Posted at 2:58PM on May 3rd 2009 by cookfan

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