Confirmed: DJ AM Found Dead

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"The Insider" can confirm that celebrity club disc-jockey Adam Goldstein (a.k.a. DJ AM) has died at the age of 36. Read on for the details.

Goldstein was found dead in his New York City apartment on Friday, a rep for the late star tells us, adding that the circumstances surrounding his death are unclear.

The NY Fire Department tells us they received a call at 5:24 p.m. and were dispatched to an address where the male on the scene was pronounced dead at 6 p.m.

Meanwhile, a law enforcement official tells the Associated Press that police discovered a crack pipe and prescription pills in Goldstein's apartment, but there were no signs of foul play. A medical examiner is looking into the cause of death.

Last September, the late star and Travis Barker survived a deadly plane crash.

In 2005, Goldstein got engaged to Nicole Richie. They broke up later that year. He has also been romantically linked to actress Mandy Moore.

Published 8/28/09 by the Insider

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  • So sad and so young
    Anonymous 8/31/09 Reply
  • NOL SAY IT ANT SO A (crack pipe
    Anonymous 8/31/09 Reply
  • oh my
    NeverLetGo 8/31/09 Reply
  • yet another hollywood drug over dose story.....not a suprise at all.....very sad....where are the families of all these drug users?
    Anonymous 8/30/09 Reply
  • Rest in Peace Adam
    Anonymous 8/29/09 Reply
  • rip it is always sad when someone passes others shouldnt joke or make stupid comments about it.its sad my heart goes out to the family and friends of this great artist.
    Anonymous 8/29/09 Reply
  • R.I.P. You will be missed! My heart goes out to your family
    Anonymous 8/28/09 Reply
  • Not only is this disease cunning, baffling and powerful, it is very, very patient, and I can never forget that. Rest in peace DJ AM
    DottieG 8/28/09 Reply
  • It is a sad today and it will be a sad next couple days. My heart goes out to his family and friends. RIP bro you will be missed dearly:(
    Anonymous 8/28/09 Reply
  • R.I.P alot of ppl are dying lately sigh. :(
    Anonymous 8/28/09 Reply
  • Rest in peace adam,My prayers go out to his family and friends. congress really needs to do something about all these drugs that are killing so many people wither it's persciption or street drugs.
    Anonymous 8/28/09 Reply
  • R.I.P Adam Wow People Are Just Dieing Like Flies
    mrscullen01 8/28/09 Reply
  • my prayers go 2 his familys and friends
    AngelaS2 8/28/09 Reply
  • Wow! Shocking! Thoughts and prayers for the family. RIP
    Anonymous 8/28/09 Reply
  • RIP, so sorry for the family and friends,,,,
    Anonymous 8/28/09 Reply