'Peter Pan's dad,' who raised son with severe autism alone, dies 24 days after 'You Quiz' appearance
Author Jeon Gyeong-cheol, who shared his story of raising a son with severe autism as a single father on television programs including “You Quiz on the Block,” has died. Jeong Yu-jin, head of a forum for specialists supporting people with developmental disabilities, announced his death on social media Sunday. “Jeon Gyeong-cheol, 'Peter Pan’s dad,' set off on his long journey at 7:56 p.m. on…
Jeon Gyeong-cheol, the father of a son with severe autism, passed away 24 days after appearing on the TV show "You Quiz on the Block." The head of a forum for specialists supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, Jeong Yu-jin, announced the author's death on social media. Jeon, who had been raising his 27-year-old son, who exhibited the cognitive abilities of a 2- or 3-year-old, had been battling terminal liver cancer.
Prior to his passing, Jeon was actively searching for a place where his son could live after his death. He documented his journey in a published essay collection, titled "Goodbye, Peter Pan," which aimed to create a community called "Neverland" for people with developmental disabilities. Jeon had pledged to donate royalties and related proceeds from the book to support his cause.
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