Dennis Kucinich's 52-year-old brother found dead

Perry Kucinich, 52, was found dead in his home this in his house in the 4100 block of East 71st Street.

His brother Larry found him about 9 a.m. There were no signs of violence, officials said. The Cuyahoga County Coroner is performing an autopsy this hour.

Their brother, Dennis Kucinich, is a U.S. Representative from Ohio's 10th District. He is running for president.

http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2007/12/dennis_kucinichs_52yearold_bro.html

Our lives are so freaking fragile..Peace and Love to Dennis and his family~

I know he felt a great sense of responsibilty for his siblings.

My condolences to DK and his supporters.

Since Dennis stands up for us, let's give him some love at this dark time in his life.

I'm sorry for Dennis's loss at an already intense time.

Dennis, if you read this I am so sorry.

Condolences to Representative Kucinich.

today.. and have heard it several times since. Good idea about setting up a fund for flowers, I'd love to do something.

It's always hard to lose a family member...even more so a younger sibling. Dennis as the oldest always tried to look after them.

Right before the holidays....what a sad thing to have to deal with. 52 is so young!

My condolences to Dennis & his family.
DR

since Bush took power. Dems all over the country are in danger. Congressional leaders turn a blind eye to it all in their race to plunder.

A Mafia threats, kills, and tortures to get what they want.

He must have suffered a stroke or a heart attack. :-(

Condolences to Dennis.

the loss of a brother hurts the heart.

is totally out of line. I alerted on it, and hope it is gone. You can alert without signing up for the paper, btw.

That was completely uncalled for.

UGH. Some people are so consumed by hate it just bubbles out. Very sad.

they don't seem to realize that their comments reflect on them, not on the Kucinich family.

Sad isn't, it.

:hug:
DR

I don't think I've ever heard such vitriol from the left when someone on the right dies.

And as for the Freepers posting at that link..... what disgusting excuses for humanity. :(

Condolences to the Kucinich family.

condolences to the Kucinich family.

A moment of silence is in order.

:grouphug:

Tragic news :(

statement from the Congressman's office
http://time-blog.com/real_clear_politics/2007/12/a_sad_day_for_kucinich.html

...

Perry Kucinich was a talented artist who produced a prodigious volume of work. Some of his works have been on display recently at a local art gallery. He and his brother Dennis were planning another showing of his works in the spring.

"He was an admirer of the works of Klee and Picasso, and the style and structure of his artwork derived from their influences," Congressman Kucinich said. "He was a genius. He had
extraordinary insights. Although he struggled with mental illness, with the help of his family and friends, he was able to lead a productive life."

"The Kucinich family is very close knit," said family spokesman Andy Juniewicz. "This is a devastating loss to each and every member of the Kucinich family. Dennis was very close to his brother Perry. He watched after him, and he loved him dearly. The two spoke nearly every day. He was more like Dennis's son than his brother."

Perry Kucinich was born Dec. 11, 1956, the fifth child of Frank and Virginia Kucinich. The family's travails were chronicled in a recently released book, "The Courage to Survive," written by Congressman Kucinich...







http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5g1o9e4ivDz6b3uw852yQZsmP3A7QD8TKO5I00

...There were no signs of foul play, Caesar said. An autopsy was being performed Wednesday to determine the cause of death.

Larry Kucinich had taken his brother shopping Tuesday and then took him home but couldn't get an answer when he tried calling him Wednesday, Caesar said.

Dennis Kucinich took a flight from Washington to Cleveland after learning of the death and was not immediately available for comment, said his office press secretary, Natalie Laber.

"He was very close to Perry and he's taking this very hard," Laber said...

i have one sibling and really i'd be lost without her.

when we lose a loved one, especially, unexpectedly.