'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 after appearing on the television show "You Quiz on the Block." The head of a forum supporting individuals with developmental disabilities announced his death on social media. Jeon, who raised his 27-year-old son, who exhibited the cognitive abilities of a 2- or 3-year-old, began searching for a suitable living arrangement for his child after learning of his own terminal liver cancer diagnosis.
In his essay collection titled "Goodbye, Peter Pan," Jeon documented his journey towards creating a community, known as Neverland, for people with developmental disabilities. He remained dedicated to his goal until the very end, pledging to donate royalties and related funds from his work.
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