Dec 19, 2007 12:05 pm US/Pacific
Dennis Kucinich's Brother Found Dead
CLEVELAND, Ohio (CBS News) ―
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Dennis Kucinich, is a U.S. Representative from Ohio's 10th District.
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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 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.
A statement from the congressman's office said Perry Kucinich was a
artist whose works have been on display at a local art gallery. The
statement said Perry and Dennis Kucinish 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," Dennis
Kucinich said in a statement. "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."
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.
A Democratic rival, New Mexico Gov.
Bill Richardson,
offered his condolences to Kucinich and his family. "Barbara and I will
keep your family in our thoughts and prayers," Richardson said in a
statement.
Funeral services are pending, the congressman's office said. In
addition to his brother Dennis, Perry is survived by brothers Frank,
Gary, and Larry, and by sisters Theresa and Beth Ann.
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