Dennis Kucinich's sister died today: from the campaign

[coffeenap]

"Family Angel" Beth Ann Kucinich joins the angels

Congressman Dennis Kucinich's youngest sister, Beth Ann, passed away today.
Please keep her and the Kucinich family in your prayers and in your hearts.

Beth AnnCLEVELAND, OH (Tues. Nov. 11) - Proud Army Veteran, Beth Ann Kucinich, beloved youngest sister of Congressman Dennis Kucinich, died today, Veteran's Day, at Veteran's Hospital in Cleveland, after a battle with acute respiratory distress syndrome. She was 48 years old.

Her family was at her side throughout the three week ordeal, as she struggled to survive while on life support.

Beth Ann Kucinich served in the US Army at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky. A talented musician as well as an artist, she sold many of her works of art to her fellow veterans at the Brecksville Veterans Center. Her specialty was drawing famous cartoon characters for friends and loved ones on special occasions.

An avid heavy metal fan, she attended many local area concerts and practiced her own music with a guitar, with an extraordinary impression of Janis Joplin.

"She was pure love. Every action, every sentiment, every piece of art, every word she spoke was an expression of love. Beth Ann was our family's angel, our 'Heavy Metal Angel', said her eldest brother Dennis.

"Our brother, Perry, passed away last December. Beth Ann never got over Perry's sudden passing. The two had been inseparable. She talked about Perry constantly and she longed to be with him," Dennis said.

She was the beloved mother of Asher; treasured sister of Dennis, Frank, Gary, Teresa, Larry, and the late Perry Kucinich; and dear aunt and a great aunt.

The Kucinich family will receive visitors at Golubski Funeral Home, 6500 Fullerton Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio on Wednesday, November 12, 4pm to 9pm, and on Thursday from 9:30 am until 11:00. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 am, with interment at Calvary Cemetery

The Re-Elect Congressman Kucinich Committee

[TheCowsCameHome]

1. How awful. Didn't he recently lose another sibling?

Best wishes to him and his family.

[coffeenap]

5. Yes, their brother in December.

The release says she never recovered from the loss. So incredibly sad.

[babylonsister]

2. That's so sad. RIP, Beth Ann. You're with Perry now. And my deep

condolences to Dennis and family.

[Vidar]

3. My prayers and sympathy go out to Dennis & his family.

[BrklynLiberal]

4. Condolences to the Kucinich family..

[ShenandoahAspen]

6. my thoughts and prayers are with Dennis and his family. nt

[OhioChick]

7. My Condolences to the Kucinich Family. n/t

[LiberalinNC]

8. How very sad!!! My deepest sympathy to the Kucinich Family!

:cry:

[Selatius]

9. What is acute respiratory distress syndrome? Was it a drug-resistant bug??? nt

[dailykoff]

17. I would also like to know this.

And yes, I'm suspicious. Three weeks ago would have been two weeks before the election, in Ohio, where the GOP needed to win. Distract Dennis? Two relatively young family members dying in the space of two years is extremely alarming, tin foil or not.

I'm very sorry for the Kucinich family and may she rest in peace.

[lonestarnot]

10. Ahhhhh. I'm so sorry Dennis.

:hug:

[flvegan]

11. My thoughts are with you, Kucinich family.

[camera obscura]

12. That's heartbreaking, especially coming so soon after losing his brother

my prayers are with him.

[bluetrain]

13. Gary, Larry and Perry? /nt

[InvisibleTouch]

14. I was sad to hear this.

I've always been a big fan of Dennis Kucinich, and it doesn't seem fair that he and his family should lose two siblings so close together. My sympathies and good thoughts to them.

[mokawanis]

15. So sorry to hear this

my condolences to friends and family.

[The Wielding Truth]

16. My deepest sympathies to DK and family. Another Angel going home.

[Bryan]

18. Very sad. My condolences to Congressman Kucinich.

n/t

[Beacool]

19. I'm so sorry to hear about her passing.

It must be terrible for the Kucinich family to lose two of its members only a few months apart. My sincerest condolences to Dennis and the entire family.

Rest in peace......

:(