DJAMdies828.jpgX17ONLINE HAS LEARNED THAT DJ AM, 36, NEE ADAM GOLDSTEIN, IS DEAD.

HIS BODY WAS FOUND IN HIS LAFAYETTE STREET APARTMENT TODAY IN NEW YORK, AND SOURCES TELL X17 HIS DEATH MAY HAVE BEEN DUE TO A DRUG OVERDOSE.

His rep released the following statement: "Adam 'DJ AM' Goldstein was found deceased this afternoon in his New York City apartment. The circumstances surrounding his death are unclear. Out of respect for his family and loved ones, please respect their privacy at this time."

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