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Cancer-Stricken Bro to Watch Idol Hopeful in Person

Posted Apr 15, 08 11:16 AM CDT in Arts & Living,  Gossip 

(Newser) – This may be American Idol contestant David Cook's biggest week—and not because he might get the boot. Cook's older brother, who is battling brain cancer, will make the dangerous flight from his Indiana sickbed to watch his kid brother perform tonight, People reports. A frail Adam will be aided by his wife, a medic, and nurse for the risky commute.

Sources People, Terre Haute News

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American Idol contestants, rear left to right, Carly Smithson, Kristy Lee Cook, Ramiele Malubay, David Cook, Jason Castro, David Hernandez, Michael Johns, Chikezie, Syesha Mercado, David Archuleta, and...   (AP Photo/Phil McCarten)
In this image released by FOX, American Idol contestant David Cook performs, Tuesday, March 4, 2008, in Los Angeles. The 25-year-old native of Blue Springs, Mo., brought his aspiring music career to Tulsa...   (AP Photo/FOX, Frank Micelotta)
In this undated image released by FOX, "American Idol" contestant David Cook, 25, of Blue Spings, Mo., is shown. A producer for "American Idol" says Cook took a trip to the hospital because of heart palpitations...   (AP Photo/FOX,File)
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