On August 28, 2009, in his New York City apartment 36-year-old Adam Goldstein – a famous disc jockey of NYC’s club circles – though he was best known for spinning vinyl as DJ AM, was found dead from still unknown causes.
A talented scratch master who worked with the likes of Madonna, Papa Roach, Crazy Town, and Will Smith, few knew of his traumatic childhood and his battle with drugs.
According to Glamour Magazine, in his early 20s, Goldstein attempted to kill himself, but was able to overcome that low point in his life with help from family, friends and rehab. In the early 2000s, DJ AM dealt with his weight issue by having gastric bypass surgery. During that time, he also dated and was briefly engaged to Nicole Ritchie.
In 2008, he and Travis Barker of Blink 182 survived a plane crash that killed four people. AM quickly got back to work and up until his death did promotion for an upcoming series he hosted – having teens deal with their drug addictions.
According to the Associated press, when found by police Goldstein was ironically surrounded by drug paraphernalia. There was no evidence of foul play.
Although he met an unfortunate end, DJ AM should be best remembered for his musical collaborations that brought his fans so much pleasure, rather than the uncertainty surrounding his death.
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