Adam Michael Goldstein, better known to world as D.J. AM was discovered dead in his NYC – SOHO Apartment at 210 Lafayette Street on Friday, August 28, 2009. It has been reported that his body was found in his apartment located on the seventh floor of his building at approximately 5:23 pm. Allegedly it has been stated that his body was surrounded by prescription and illicit drugs. It is further reported that his body was discovered by a friend of DJ AM who found him lifeless, laying face down, and who went to check in on him after he hadn’t heard from him for several days. Allegedly this same friend called 911 and subsequently emergency medical workers showed up and declared DJ AM dead on the scene.

DJ AM, a 36 year old Philadelphia native, emerged on the music scene as part of the hip hop/rock band Crazy Town which in 2001 had a number one hit “Butterfly” on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. DJ AM went on to collaborate musically with Papa Roach, Madonna, Will Smith, Shifty Shellshock of Crazy Town, Jay- Z and Travis Barker of Blink 182 and +44. He also was a much sought after DJ for celebrity parties and has played for events hosted by Jim Carrey, Aston Kutcher and Demi Moore, Kate Hudson, Jessica Simpson, Jennifer Lopez, Leonardo DiCapricio, and Ben Stiller. Professionally DJ AM played for a year at Las Vegas’ Pure Nightclub inside of Caesar’s Palace. He played a major role in the opening of a nightclub by the name of Dusk in Caesar’s Atlantic City. DJ AM was part owner of the LAX nightclub in Los Angeles, California. In 2009 he became the regular Friday night DJ for Rain nightclub in Las Vegas, Nevada.

DJ AM had overcome many obstacles prior to his un-expected death. He was a recovering crack addict and also had previously fought with weight issues, which he sought to rectify by having gastric bypass surgery. In 2008 he was seriously injured after being involved in a Learjet crash that left both him and Travis Barker critically injured and the two pilots and two additional passengers dead.

Romantically DJ AM was linked to Nicole Richie to whom he was engaged, and Mandy Moore with whom he remained close to after their breakup.

DJ AM an avid “sneakerhead” owned hundreds of sneakers, primarily Nikes, and has recounted his love of Air Jordan’s and even did a Cameo on Entourage in which he bested a character on the show to getting a pair of premium kicks.

Immediately after reports of his death Twitter, Facebook, the press all ran condolescences from his peers including Shanna Moakler, former Playmate and the ex wife of Travis Barker, DJ Samantha Ronson, Lindsay Lohan, Diddy and John Mayer, just to name a few.

Video with Travis Barker

News Coverage of Near Fatal Crash

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