POLITICAL commentator Michael Brooks died of a “sudden medical condition,” according to an official statement on Twitter.
He was known for being the host of The Michael Brooks Show and for contributing to a variety of political news outlets.
Here is more about Brooks’ death.
Michael Brooks, 37, was a political commentator known for hosting his own web series, being a contributor to Al Jazeera English, Huffington Post, and other outlets.
He also wrote two books, Against the Web: A Cosmopolitan Answer to the New Right and The Buddha’s Playbook, co-written with Josh Summers.
Throughout his career he was granted the opportunity to interview Brazil’s ex-president, Lula Da Silva, and Dr Cornell West, a famous American philosopher.
Brooks was known for his progressive ideology.
His cause of death is still unknown.
His web series’ official Twitter page ruled his death as a “sudden medical condition.”
It is yet to be determined what led to his death.
Some believe it could be attributed to pulmonary embolism, which happens when there is a blockage in one of the pulmonary arteries in the lungs.
In most cases, a pulmonary embolism is caused by blood clots that travel to the lungs from deep veins in the legs or, rarely, from veins in other parts of the body.
The clots can block the flow of blood to the lungs, which can be deadly.
The statement on his web series reads: “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the unexpected passing of Michael Brooks: a son, brother, friend, and true comrade to so many, due to a sudden medical condition.
“Michael believed in bringing people together in the struggle for love & justice, fighting for all poor & working people, a struggle that he understood to be global.
“He knew the only way we could do this was by bringing people together & made his life’s work bringing people from different backgrounds and countries together.
“We hope you join us in honoring him by continuing that work,” it added.
As Brooks mentioned that ex-president Da Silva was one of his heroes, the former leader shared a photo of them on Twitter and addressed the death saying: “This year I met this young American, a journalist, who turned out to be a friend, who I thought that we would meet again.
“How is it possible? My heart and prayers go to his family and friends.
“May his passion for social justice be remembered and inspire people around the world,” he concluded.
The announcement of his death also sent shockwaves among media personalities from different outlets.
“Oh my god. This is such an unspeakable tragedy. Just at a loss for words,” The Intercept editor Glenn Greenwald reacted.
“Michael was such a phenomenal person, so young, so kind and vibrant, a loyal friend. Deepest condolences to his loved ones and his colleagues.
“Devastating.
“I can’t tell you how heartbroken I am.”
The Hill’s Rising co-host Krystal Ball reacted: “A beautiful and courageous human has passed on. I will miss him terribly,”
Brooks’ family will create a foundation in his honor and asked that people treat “all humans with respect and dignity” to honor him.
“It is impossible to capture the impact he had, and he will be missed sorely,” said the statement.
“His family and friends want to ensure this work continues and are preparing plans for the best way to ensure this fight continues.
“His family will release a statement in the near future about plans to keep his work alive by creating a foundation in his honor.
“While the form it will take is uncertain, Michael’s family desires to keep his work alive and asks all who wish to contribute continue doing so in the usual channels.
“Now we will honor Michael by treating all humans with respect and dignity,” the statement concluded.
