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'Peter Pan's dad,' who raised son with severe autism alone, dies 24 days after 'You Quiz' appearance

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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 Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026,” she wrote. She added that the funeral would be held without a public wake in accordance with his wishes. The author had been raising his 27-year-old son, who has severe autism and the cognitive abilities of a 2- or 3-year-old, on his own. After being diagnosed with terminal liver cancer, Jeon began searching for a place where his son could live after his death. He documented the journey in an essay collection published this year, whose title roughly translates to “Goodbye, Peter Pan.” Until the end, he continued working toward his dream of creating "Neverland," a community

First report: He was given six months to live. He spent it finding a home for his autistic son — koreaherald.com, 8d