Perry Kucinich, Dennis Kucinich’s Brother, Found Dead
December 20th, 2007Yes, Perry Kucinich was mentally ill. Yes, he stopped taking his medication. And, yes, this is worth noting anyway, considering the fact that, while Dennis Kucinich doesn’t have much more tangible power than you or me, he did actually try to get Cheney impeached.
Via: AP:
The youngest brother of Democratic presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich was found dead at his home Wednesday.
Perry Kucinich, 52, was found face down by another brother, Larry, at about 9 a.m., said Powell Caesar, a spokesman for the Cuyahoga County Coroner’s office.
There were no signs of foul play, Caesar said. An autopsy was being performed Wednesday.
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. He told officers his brother had a history of mental illness and had stopped taking his medication, according to a police report.
Dennis Kucinich took a flight from Washington to Cleveland after learning of the death, said his office press secretary, Natalie Laber.
“He was very close to Perry and he’s taking this very hard,” Laber said.
Kucinich, 61, is a six-term congressman from Ohio who is making his second bid for his party’s nomination; he sought the nod in 2004. He registers in low single digits in polls and has raised little money for what is considered another long-shot run. Kucinich, who is known for his liberal views, has attracted a devoted following.
In a statement, Kucinich said his brother was a talented artist who recently had some of his works on display at a local art gallery.
“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,” Dennis Kucinich said.
Perry Kucinich was the fifth child of Frank and Virginia Kucinich. The family’s struggles are discussed in Dennis Kucinich’s recently released book, “The Courage to Survive.”
I thought that you’d be much more interested in the fire in DC that just happened to start in the electrical closet adjacent to Cheney’s office in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. One has to wonder what went up in that thick black smoke…
My heart goes out to Dennis Kucinich and family. Was Perry a victim of the “godfather disease?” This disease is the name I give to puzzling, sudden deads, or the suicides of those whose are associated with those who cross the t, or dot the i on big dick’s sterling reputation.
Instead of leaving dead horse heads at the end of the bed of his enemies, this guy leaves dead bodies at his enemies doorstep.
If he only had a heart instead of a computer in his chest.
Flash forward 5- 10 years. Imagine the sequel to the movie “Dead Again.” Instead of Emma Thompson and Kenneth Branaugh (sp) it will star the look alikes (or maybe the real characters) of the whole Bush gang. All the wrongfully dead by their hand will be throwing scissors, and the hell will not end for these uh, characters.
@ jakdmsy,
Yep, we all see the same information in the intertubes, what varies is how many shit and piss soaked nappies we have to deal with before we update our blogs.
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“Yep, we all see the same information in the intertubes, what varies is how many shit and piss soaked nappies we have to deal with before we update our blogs.”
Now that’s the quote of the day! Heh heh.