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Sad Day for Kucinich Family

By Matthew Mosk
Democratic presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich's youngest brother was found dead at his home in Cleveland Wednesday, the Associated Press has reported.

Perry Kucinich, 52, was found face down by another brother, Larry, at about 9 a.m., a spokesman for the Cuyahoga County Coroner's office told the wire service this afternoon. There were no signs of foul play, Caesar said. An autopsy was being performed Wednesday to determine the cause of death.

Kucinich's press secretary, Natalie Laber, told the Associated Press that the presidential contender flew immediately to Cleveland. "He was very close to Perry and he's taking this very hard," Laber said.

Posted at 6:25 PM ET on Dec 19, 2007
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KUCINICH IS SUCH A GOOD, BRAVE AND HONEST PERSON. I HOPE HE TAKES IT EASY AT THIS MOMENT. GOOD LUCK TO HIM AND HIS FAMILY.

Posted by: BOBSTERII | December 22, 2007 4:59 PM | Report abuse

Condolences to Dennis, his family and Perry's friends; all of whom are left to grieve during this 'festive' time.

Although I know this sounds trite, please celebrate Perry's life and the years you had with him rather than becoming focussed on his death.

Bless you all.

Posted by: tims_rib | December 22, 2007 11:39 AM | Report abuse


I was a bit older than Perry but we both went to the same high school South high and he was always at the friday night dances ...he was such a lively kid loved to dance and so friedly ...I also spent some time with him somewhere else he was very intelligent but had some issues ...overall perry was one of the niest kids i ever met so full of life and loved to show off alot would do flips and do the weirdest dances ever but so funny...I know gary also hes a good dude one time i was going to be jumped by alo of guys and it was at his sorta hangout they were all his frineds sorta , but he told them they couldnt all jump me and said if there is a fight its gonna be one on one ..i will always remember Kuch as we called him for that and Perry for being such a happy go lucky kid...i to lost many family members and know what they are feeling my heart gopes out to the kucinich family druing this difficult time..Gd Bless you all....DON M

Posted by: decopadekopa | December 21, 2007 1:54 PM | Report abuse

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Kucinich Family. Please accept my condolences. Judy

Posted by: judyk5400 | December 20, 2007 3:19 PM | Report abuse

Condolences go out to the Kucinich family. May God's love uphold you in this time of grief.

Posted by: papermoon2 | December 20, 2007 1:59 PM | Report abuse

Paul Revere I, the registration is fairly easy to accomplish at your local psycho ward even with your diminished capacities.

This isn't about you and your mindless opinions, its about the families grief. Now tasteless your response.

Posted by: fstphoen | December 20, 2007 1:29 PM | Report abuse

My condolences to Dennis Kucinich and his family in this very sad time. May our prayers give Dennis the strength to continue his work to save our country.

Posted by: vegwriter | December 20, 2007 9:23 AM | Report abuse

Why are democraps so gutless and so prone to give in to the rethugs every desire?

Ask Kucinich's brother...

or Paul Welltone...

or Mel Carnahan...

or the guys from Enron comitting suicide with 2 bullets in the head...

etc, etc...

Don't you get it?

AmeriKKKA is the new nazi Evil empire...

what you gonna do about it?

vote in rigged elections staged by the zionist MSM?

which side are you on?

How much do you really love Liberty and your Constitution?

How far are you ready to go to protect these cherished values?

Therein lie all the answers...

We all know what's going on and who's doing it...

we even all know what needs doing in no uncertain terms... got rope?

but most of you ain't got the balls or the spine...

just like the democraps above you so criticize...

no different!

look in the mirror gutless wonders!

Posted by: PaulRevere1 | December 20, 2007 1:59 AM | Report abuse

May God hold the Kucinich family in the palm of His hands.

My prayers are with you.

Posted by: jamesam | December 20, 2007 12:18 AM | Report abuse

Amen.

Posted by: mjk1099 | December 19, 2007 11:53 PM | Report abuse

Dennis & Elizabeth are in my prayers - so is the future of our country and the world this holiday season. Kucinich deserves time to grieve but our country still needs his leadership. May god help us through our national crisis and bless Dennis & Elizabeth with peace.

Posted by: sassykathy464 | December 19, 2007 11:45 PM | Report abuse

Dennis is such a good man, it's so sad to hear of his terrible loss. You're in our thoughts and prayers, Dennis.

Posted by: ajacobs | December 19, 2007 11:33 PM | Report abuse

Very sad. I could not believe this did not rate even a mention on the NBC Nightly News

Posted by: ronwilson | December 19, 2007 10:45 PM | Report abuse

My prayers and condolences to Dennis and his family.

Posted by: paulroden | December 19, 2007 10:25 PM | Report abuse

This is very sad news. Sending prayers for comfort to the Kucinich family.

Posted by: dmccafferty | December 19, 2007 9:22 PM | Report abuse

Our love and prayers to the Kucinich family.

Posted by: john.sankofa | December 19, 2007 8:49 PM | Report abuse

My prayers are with the Kucinich family. Feel so sorry for them.

Posted by: sdeb | December 19, 2007 8:06 PM | Report abuse

Our prayers are with Dennis and all of his family.

Posted by: Katy7540 | December 19, 2007 7:11 PM | Report abuse

My prayers go out to the Kucinich family.

Posted by: JakeD | December 19, 2007 6:42 PM | Report abuse

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