Adam Goldstein dies at 36; club owner gained fame as DJ AM

Source: LA Times

Entertainer who had once battled addiction survived a fiery plane crash last year.

The celebrity disc jockey and Los Angeles club owner known as DJ AM was found dead in a New York City apartment Friday afternoon, his publicist Jenni Weinman said in a statement.

"The circumstances surrounding his death are unclear. Out of respect for his family and loved ones, please respect their privacy at this time," the statement said.

A New York law enforcement official told the Associated Press that drug paraphernalia was found at the apartment. There was no sign of foul play.

Adam Goldstein, 36, was famous as a jet set DJ who spun records at some of the world's most exclusive parties, including private events for Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Stiller, among many others, and could command more than $25,000 for a three-hour set. A former member of the rock band Crazy Town, he grabbed tabloid headlines for having been engaged to socialite/reality TV star Nicole Richie and dating actress/singer Mandy Moore.

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Is there NO ONE not addicted?