Disc jockey DJ AM found dead in NYC

[you gon always be my latin queen bitch]

NEW YORK – DJ AM, the sought-after disc jockey who became a celebrity in his own right with high-profile romances and a glamorous lifestyle, was found dead Friday at his apartment, which had drug paraphernalia in it, a law enforcement official said.

Paramedics had to break down the door to his Manhattan apartment before they found his body at about 5:20 p.m., the official told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because family hadn't been notified. There was no evidence of foul play, the official said.

DJ AM, whose real name was Adam Goldstein, had talked openly about past addictions to crack cocaine, Ecstasy and other drugs, but he claimed he had been drug-free for years.

He died nearly a year after surviving a South Carolina plane crash that killed four people and seriously injured rock musician Travis Barker.

Goldstein, 36, was a deejay for hire who performed at Hollywood's most exclusive parties and was admired by music aficionados. He also was famous for past relationships with the reality TV star Nicole Richie, the daughter of singer Lionel Richie, and with actress-singer Mandy Moore.

Goldstein was critically injured last September when a Learjet crashed on takeoff in Columbia, South Carolina. The plane was transporting Goldstein and Barker, a drummer for the pop punk band Blink-182, after a performance; the pair had formed the duo TRVSDJ-AM.

Barker and Goldstein were burned, though Barker was injured more severely. Goldstein had to get skin graft surgery, but about a month later, he was performing again, joining Jay-Z on stage.

At the time, he told People magazine he was grateful to survive.

"I can't believe I made it," he said. "I've prayed every night for the past 10 years. There's a lot more to thank God for now. ... I was saved for a reason. Maybe I'm going to help someone else. I don't question it. All I know is I'm thankful to be here."

Goldstein rose to fame several years ago as highly sought-after DJ whose beats kept the dance floor packed and clubgoers hypnotized.

Celebrities and fans instantly shared their reactions to his death on Twitter, where "RIP DJ AM" was the No. 1 topic Friday.

"I'm stunned. Rest in peace Adam," singer-songwriter Josh Groban posted.

"So horrible. In shock," wrote TV host Maria Menounos.

"Thoughts and strength goes out to friends and family," entertainer Solange Knowles wrote.

"He survived a deadly plane crash and now THIS," blogger Perez Hilton tweeted. "I can't stop crying."

Representatives for Moore and Barker didn't immediately return telephone messages seeking comment on the DJ's death.

[OG Hack Wilson]

i tried to kill him with the plane crash but i had to wait a few more months

[Sikotic™]

What an anti-climactic life.

[you gon always be my latin queen bitch]

yeah i mean damn seemed like a hard workin duke...but damn he went thru some tymez

What an anti-climactic life.

[elmizzy]

wipe em all out

[G-Funk]

he survives a plane crash but dies from drugs?
 

[stillinrehab]

he survives a plane crash but dies from drugs?
 

Final Destination springs to mind huh? 

[GimmeYourShoes]

God smiles when a celebrity DJ dies.

[Elano]

The Palms Dj Am Tribute

[Nigga_With_An_Additude]

sunsets arrive the dawn of morns
Jesus guideing young men home
angels singing with God now
as Jesus arrives to take the soul home

Tortured as we are by death
there is something noble about life
for a soul that was on meth
death cuts like a knife

so angels sing with one nobally
the answers to the King
Jesus listens:royally
for the sweet joy they bring

[OchoCinco]

epic last twitter message

"New york, new york. Big city of dreams, but everything in new york aint always what it seems."

[Blasphemy]

epic last twitter message

"New york, new york. Big city of dreams, but everything in new york aint always what it seems."

LOL! that and the final destination made my day xD. Honestly he survived the plane crash just to OD like some fuckin junkie on the street. Boggles the mind.

[Detox Iz Not Active]

why was he famous?



he wasn't putting out anything special, let alone anything at all

[.:Hercy Buggz:.]

why was he famous?



he wasn't putting out anything special, let alone anything at all

he was a dj...so he was famous for that

[Booz]

Must be good to be celebrity, do drugs and fuck anorexia bitches.