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"The Insider" confirms that "American Idol" winner David Cook's brother Adam has passed away after a long battle with brain cancer.

David announced the sad news Sunday at the Race for Hope 5K fund-raising race in Washington D.C. He said he had lost his 37-year-old brother the previous day, but was still proud to attend the event, which is held as a way to fight brain tumors. "I lost one today," he told the crowd, "but I gained 9,000 -- and I will be here every year that they will have me."

David had often spoken of his admiration and inspiration for Adam, including during the "American Idol" competition. About a year ago, Adam -- despite being ill and undergoing chemotherapy -- traveled to Los Angeles to see David perform on the hit reality show.

The Race for Hope in Washington D.C. has raised more than $7.3 million to find a cure for brain tumors and provide support to brain tumor patients and their families.

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