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David Cook arrives at the 2008 American Music Awards at the Nokia Theatre on November 23, 2008 in Los Angeles, CaliforniaUs Magazine
Adam Cook, 36, died early Sunday morning in Terre Haute, Indiana, after an 11-year struggle with the disease, which had spread to his spine, according to the singer's website. The lawyer leaves behind his wife, Kendra, and their children.
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David made the announcement Sunday at the 12th Annual Race for Hope 5K event in Washington, D.C. The rocker was the event's honorary chairman, and his team raised more the $97,000 for the cause, his rep told Us Sunday.
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"I actually lost my brother yesterday to a brain tumor, and I couldn't imagine being anywhere else right now," Cook told the crowd at the benefit for brain cancer research. "I lost one today, but I gained 9,000, and I will be here every year that they will have me."
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During Idol' seventh season, Adam sat in the audience in April to watch David, 26, perform his rendition of Mariah Carey 's "Always Be My Baby." Residents of their hometown raised $45,000 so that Adam could be flown in with the proper medical care.
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lielie1hooooooooooooooo i'm sorry to hear that but stop eating cane foodreport abuseposted May 6, 2009 1:15 AM PDT
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cedesawww, im so sorry for david. his brother was the one who told him to try out. that boy david can SAAAANNNNGGGG his butt off and he knows it!!! well god bless and ur brother is in a better place.report abuseposted May 5, 2009 10:16 PM PDT
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EDWARDMy thoughts are with you David but i must say i find peace in the fact that with all the help from the community your brother was able to attend IDOL and see you live your dream so alongside your continuous charity work and the great support from the community his name and the cause will be honored eternally. God Bless!report abuseposted May 5, 2009 6:53 PM PDT
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NickieDavid I am so sorry to hear you lost your brother. I can tell you this the pain will always be there but it will get easier. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your familyreport abuseposted May 5, 2009 4:06 PM PDT
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keepingitrealDavid, so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved brother. I am sure that he fought as long and as hard as he could and it was just time for him to move on to heaven. He will always be with you and it is o.k. to talk out loud to him if you want. He will be walking with you every step of the way, you just won't be able to see him anymore. One day you will all be reunited in paradise.report abuseposted May 5, 2009 3:42 PM PDT
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DebbieI"m so sorry about your brother David, he will always be with you , watching over you and your family he will be your little angel on your shoulder watching out for you in every thing you do. God Bless you David and may GOD help you through this difficult time, GOD will be there for you to. take care David.report abuseposted May 5, 2009 3:23 PM PDT
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DebbieI"m so sorry about your brother David, he will always be with you , watching over you and your family he will be your little angel on your shoulder watching out for you in every thing you do. God Bless you David and may GOD help you through this difficult time, GOD will be there for you to. take care David.report abuseposted May 5, 2009 3:23 PM PDT
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Barbara SDear David, My condolences to you & your family. I lost both my Brother Maurice in 2005 to "Brain Cancer" and my Mother in 1975. My GOD bless him on his new journey and may all the memories you shared bring you solace at this time. Sincerely, Barbara S.report abuseposted May 5, 2009 2:53 PM PDT
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HeatherWDavid, I am sorry to hear about ur brother. My heart goes out to you and your family. I lost a brother 11years ago, and it seems like yesterday. May God be with you during these times.With love!report abuseposted May 5, 2009 1:56 PM PDT
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HeatherWDavid, I am sorry to hear about ur brother. My heart goes out to you and your family. I lost a brother 11years ago, and it seems like yesterday. May God be with you during these times.With love!report abuseposted May 5, 2009 1:56 PM PDT
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