Kurt Cobain Nirvana Backstage Reading Festival 1992 Live In 1992, Kurt is approached by the father of a fan who asks him for a dedication for his son who is suffering from leukemia, "he's dying," he says. The little boy says, "you're my hero," and Kurt takes a slight step back. They continue talking, the fan compliments him saying that Courtney is brilliant, and the frontman replies, "thanks, not many think so."