DJ AM Found Dead in New York

America in shock: Adam Goldstein, known to most as his stage name of DJ AM, was found dead in his bed on Friday in New York City, He was 36 years old. According to the report, drug paraphernalia was allegedly found at the scene and Goldstein hadn't been seen or heard from in several days. A friend checking on Goldstein eventually called police, and they broke down the door and found his body.


TMZ cited unnamed sources as saying prescription pill bottles and a pipe commonly used to smoke drugs were found near his body Friday afternoon.

Goldstein, the ex-boyfriend of starlets Nicole Richie and Mandy Moore, had worked as a disc jockey at some of Hollywood's most exclusive parties.

His body was discovered by firefighters after a concerned friend notified police after being unable to get in touch with Goldstein.

Goldstein and Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker survived a plane crash that killed four others last year.

Sources told the entertainment news Web site Goldstein was sober for about nine years but had been suffering from post-traumatic stress related to the crash and was recently dumped by a girlfriend.

The Palm's tonight stands with only the "A" and the "M" light as seen in the picture.

Friends and admirers of DJ AM have taken to their computers and phones to tweet thoughts about the passing of DJ AM. Just a sample below pulled from those we follow on Twitter.

@katyperry rest in peace friend.

@petewentz R.I.P. . I'm sorry to loved ones. So unexpected.

@ryanseacrest So sad the hear about adam. a very kind and generous guy

@shannamoakler My deepest condolences for DJ AM, you were a great artist and will be severely missed. My thoughts and Prayers to his family and friends.

@johncmayer I really want to use words right now but I can't get em. Fuck.


@EthanSuplee DJ AM was such a sweet guy, the demons feed on the sweet guys. The demons seem to be winning.

@TheRealJordin (aka Jordin Sparks) R.I.P DJ AM. My prayers go out to his family. Please keep them in your thoughts.

@solangeknowles I hope people don't taint his legacy.....because there isn't any concrete proof yet. That guy was a walking miracle.

@AubreyODay RIP DJAM, life can be so short I hope you all spend your days feeling blessed and positive!

@Alyssa_Milano May you rest in peace, Adam. You touched many with your light and will be missed like crazy.

@BonnieFuller DJ AM DEAD & SO SAD! I wonder if the poor thing was suffferg from survivors guilt after that terrible plane crash

@Aplusk (aka Ashton Kutcher) love you brother

@mrskutcher (aka Demi Moore) The shock of DJ AM has me at a loss for words...his joyous spirit was a gift to us all!

@sevinnyne6126 (aka Lindsay Lohan) i can't believe this.. i'm in shock. why? why? r.i.p. adam

@iamdiddy DJ AM Rest In Peace...

@PerezHilton I'm tempted to feel angry at the world/God right now, but I can't. I won't. I choose to believe Adam is free of his demons now and at peace.

@johncmayer In complete shock.

@hollymontag RIP DJ AM

@seankingston R.I.P Dj Am he was a great guy man ;(