Neil Peart’s Brother Danny Peart Dies Of The Same Type Of Cancer That Killed The Rush Drummer

Danny Peart, the brother of the late Neil Peart, has sadly passed away. His death was a result of glioblastoma, the same brain cancer that took the life of the Rush drummer.

Neil and Danny’s sister Nancy Peart Burkholder commented:

“On this dreary Sunday it is with great sadness that we share that this past Thursday evening we lost our third Peart man and 2nd brother, Danny, after his year and a half battle with glioblastoma (brain cancer).

Danny shared our amazing Peart traits that all of our men carried, a true gentleman with a kind heart and generous spirit.

We will be planting a tree at Lakeside Park beside our Father’s tree and Neil’s pavilion and will have a new award starting at this year’s golf tournament for ‘Sportsmanship’ as this was his true self. It is ironic that his golf team has repeatedly come in 2nd place!”

[via Blabbermouth]