David Cook & Fellow Season 7 'Idol's' Visit Luke Menard In Hospital

By Access HollywoodMay 28, 2008, 2:37 pm PDT

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- "American Idol" winner David Cook has visited his former competitor Luke Menard in hospital.

As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, Menard, a Season 7 contender, was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma and has been receiving treatment for the disease in Los Angeles.

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Cook made the trip to visit the 29-year-old with fellow "Idol" alumni Michael Johns and Jason Yeager.

"I love Luke and I just wanted to show up and make sure that he understood that I love him and know that if there's anything I can do for him and his wife, sign me up, you know?" Cook told People.com.

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The "Idol" champ told the Web site that the four men became friends during early days of the competition and their bond was still strong.

"We called ourselves the four horsemen," Cook said. "Any time one of your own is going through something as horrible as that, it makes everything else seem a little bit insignificant."

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Cook is very familiar with cancer struggles. His older brother Adam has been suffering from brain cancer.

"Cancer is a very big part of my existence," the "Idol" winner said. "I'm excited to be put in [the spotlight] where I can hopefully do something to help other people."

[ 'American Idol:' What's Next For Luke Menard & Asia'h Epperson? - Play it Now ]

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  • Jonasbrothers4Ever
    OMG!!! LUKE MENRAD IS IN THE HOSPITAL . HE IS FROM MY STATE. I HOPE HE IS OK. GOOD FOR THE CAST TO VISIT HIM.
    report abuseposted July 29, 2008, 6:44 am PDT
  • Thomas A
    i love ya
    report abuseposted June 7, 2008, 6:13 pm PDT
  • Katrina victim
    I am so happy for David. He did, really deserve winning. I wish him, and his family a blessed life.
    report abuseposted June 5, 2008, 12:29 pm PDT
  • Katrina victim
    I am so happy for David. He did, really deserve winning. I wish him, and his family a blessed life.
    report abuseposted June 5, 2008, 12:29 pm PDT
  • yamsky
    DC ur not only the great singer but also a great friend and person.keep ur being humble.GOD bless you and your brother ADAM.
    report abuseposted June 3, 2008, 7:55 am PDT
  • addison montgomery
    love david cookie so uch.. hope he stays as compassionate as he is .. hope he makes it really really big in the music industry... or maybe even movie later ?? ;)
    report abuseposted June 2, 2008, 10:11 pm PDT
  • scarlottemae
    I hate to mention Karma, but...David Cook has nothing but good Karma. Simon did everything he could to make Archuleta the winner because he wanted to sign a record deal with him and it would have been more money in the bank for simon, but alas, his unfair comments backfired. He was ugly toward Jason, and David Cook because it would benefit simon financially for them to lose. conflict of interest!
    report abuseposted May 31, 2008, 10:20 am PDT
  • nutcrackersweet10
    You four are the backbone to this country. take care of each other as Robin Williams did for Chris Reeves, good friends are hard to find. God Bless!!
    report abuseposted May 30, 2008, 7:38 am PDT
  • KEPSITREAL
    cook is so cool i am so glad he won he deserved it
    report abuseposted May 30, 2008, 5:52 am PDT
  • Flicker
    I love news like this. Honestly, not even a month as an American Idol and David Cook's already stands as a good role model for society to emulate (and he can sing to boot ^^)
    report abuseposted May 29, 2008, 9:37 am PDT
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