American Idol winner David Cook opens up about the death of his older brother — and what he hopes it offers others battling cancer. Cook wrote a message to fans on his official website Monday, thanking them for their support one day after Adam Cook, 37, died after an 11-year struggle with brain cancer. See photos of stars gone too soon. “Thank you on behalf of my family and myself to everyone who has shown even the slightest bit of support to us and our efforts as a family to help eradicate this terrible affliction,” he wrote, adding that he was not with his brother when he heard the news of his death Saturday night. He had flown into Washington D.C., to take part in the 12th Annual Race for Hope 5K event on Sunday. (The rocker was the event’s honorary chairman, and his team raised more the $97,000 for the cause.) Instead of flying home to be with his family, he decided to stay.

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David Cook: My Brother Was a "Great Man"

After American Idol winner David Cook announced that his older brother died on Sunday, his fellow Idol finalist David Archuleta sends his sympathies. See photos of stars gone too soon. “It really struck me when I heard about the news of Cook’s brother,” Archuleta told Usmagazine.com in a statement Monday.

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David Archuleta: "My Heart Really Goes Out to" David Cook

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The older brother of American Idol winner David Cook has lost his battle with brain cancer, his rep confirms to Usmagazine.com . 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. See photos of stars gone too soon. David made the announcement Sunday at the 12th Annual Race for Hope 5K event in Washington, D.C.

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David Cook’s Brother Dies of Cancer

The older brother of American Idol winner David Cook has lost his battle with brain cancer, his rep confirms to Usmagazine.com . 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. See photos of stars gone too soon. David made the announcement Sunday at the 12th Annual Race for Hope 5K event in Washington, D.C

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David Cook’s Brother Dies of Cancer

Very sad news today - American Idol winner David Cook’s brother, Adam Cook, died this morning after a battle with brain cancer. David Cook broke the news of Adam Cook’s death at this morning’s Race for Hope 5K in Washington DC. Adam Cook died early this morning at a hospice in Terre Haute, Indiana, where “he was surrounded by his family, including his wife Kendra, his children, his father and his step-mom, among others.” RadarOnline is reporting that a family friend commented that “Adam passed away peacefully.” Our sympathies go out to Adam and David Cook’s family.

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David Cook’s Brother Adam Cook Dies After Brain Cancer Battle