The body of DJ AM, born Adam Goldstein, was found on the seventh floor of an apartment building at 210 Lafayette Street, law-enforcement sources said.Goldstein, along with Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, barely escaped death in a small plane crash in South Carolina on Sept. 19, 2008. That incident left him badly burned, but four others died in the accident. The details of his demise are still unclear, but police sources said investigators are looking into the possibility of a drug overdose, as drug paraphernalia was found near his body.
DJ AM was found dead in Manhattan today, sources told NBC New York. He was 36 years old.
The body of DJ AM, born Adam Goldstein, was found on the seventh floor of an apartment building at 210 Lafayette Street, law-enforcement sources said.
Goldstein, along with Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, barely escaped death in a small plane crash in South Carolina on Sept. 19, 2008. That incident left him badly burned, but four others died in the accident.
The details of his demise are still unclear, but police sources said investigators are looking into the possibility of a drug overdose, as drug paraphernalia was found near his body.
Celebrity friends voiced their emotions over Goldstein's death via Twitter:
John Mayer: In complete shock.
Lindsay Lohan: i can't believe this.. i'm in shock. why? why? r.i.p. adam.
Alyssa Milano: May you rest in peace, Adam. You touched many with your light and will be missed like crazy.
Ryan Seacrest: So sad the hear about adam. a very kind and generous guy.
Dr. Drew Pinksy: I lack the words to describe my feelings.
Ashton Kutcher: much love to my boy AM.
Soliel Moon Frye: Thank you for bringing so much music and inspiration to peoples lives. Rip Dj Am.
Heidi Montag: my thoughts and prayers are with DJ AM's family and friends.
Khloe Kardashian: Tell your loved ones you love them every chance you get. You never know when it will be the last time. God bless DJ AM. I love you.
Katy Perry: rest in peace friend.
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