CLEVELAND — The youngest brother of Democratic presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich was found dead at his home Wednesday.
Perry Kucinich, 52, was found facedown by another brother, Larry, 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.
Dennis Kucinich took a flight from Washington, D.C., 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.
In a statement, Kucinich said his brother was a talented artist who had some of his works on display recently 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.
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.
Perry Kucinich is also survived by brothers Frank and Gary, and by sisters Theresa and Beth Ann. They all live in northeastern Ohio.
