Brooke Burke on keeping her brother Tommy's legacy alive after obesity battle: 'He should still be here'
foxnews.comBrooke Burke is determined to help others kick off a healthy lifestyle, especially after losing her beloved brother. The star’s younger sibling, Tommy Burke, affectionately known as "Fatcat" by his loved ones, passed away suddenly on July 20, 2021 – one day after his 44th birthday.
According to a GoFundMe created by Tommy’s family, he left behind a wife and 10 children. The former "Dancing with the Stars" host later cited her sibling’s death as morbid obesity. "I’m determined to begin and continue this conversation because losing my brother to obesity a year ago – I feel it should not have happened," the 50-year-old told Fox News Digital. "I wish I had a better understanding of the disease back then.
I wish I knew what I’m experiencing now. And I think as we begin to open up the dialogue, we can have the conversation and encourage people to understand their body, so they can create change." Brooke Burke with her late brother Tommy. (Courtesy of Brooke Burke) "It’s not about losing for me," she shared. "It's about living, and that’s part of my commitment, in addition to the tragedy that I went through with my own family.
I feel committed to having this conversation, and it goes far beyond the type of work that I do in the health and wellness space.This is really about educating ourselves.
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