According PEOPLE.com, Adam “DJ AM” Goldstein was found “dead in a apartment in New York City Friday.”  He was 36.

A statement released by Goldstein’s rep says: “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.”

The deejay, known for playing music at clubs throughout the country and at award shows, tweeted as recently as Tuesday afternoon that he was in New York, quoting a Grandmaster Flash song with the lyrics “Big city of dreams, but everything in new york aint always what it seems.”

As soon as word of his death started to spread, “Rip DJ AM” became a Trending Topic as tweeters shared their shock and condolences. Many are pointing out the unusually high number of celebrity deaths this summer, including (but not limited to) Michael Jackson, Farrah Fawcett, Walter Cronkite, Billy Mays and Les Paul.

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   HanniFresh People die all the time amazing how much we care about celebrity death. Regardless. RIP DJ AM. 29 Aug 2009 from mobile web
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   StevenCouras RIP DJ AM… The world lost a a great talent in the techno music scene. 29 Aug 2009 from txt
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   Valley_Wood I guess MJ needed a DJ. He took an awesome one. RIP DJ AM 29 Aug 2009 from UberTwitter
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   KizzleVizzle RIP Dj AM: I appreciate catchin his performance @Coachella 2009.. what’s goin on?*frown* 29 Aug 2009 from mobile web
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   chocoboy1der @Moriqua143 damn shame… What’s happeneing to our generation? RIP DJ AM… 29 Aug 2009 from UberTwitter in reply to Moriqua143
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   AmandaMarie826 RIP DJ AM… You are going to be missed.. Can’t believe this 29 Aug 2009 from TwitterFon
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   SupMikecheck RIP DJ AM thats so unbelievable @Trvsbrkr stay strong bro 29 Aug 2009 from txt
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   ptvmike Prob the worst news to hear while recording in the studio. RIP DJ AM 29 Aug 2009 from TwitterFon

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   MarlaRache I’m tired of RIP’ing-so sad this has been a crazy year–take care of yourselves folks. RIP DJ AM 29 Aug 2009 from UberTwitter
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   helenefr71 5wow, RIP DJ AM… he was just tweetin a few days ago… life is so flimsy. 29 Aug 2009 from twitterfeed
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   Wrapstar RIP DJ AM Adam Goldstein-living in a city you worked, you were known as being a great guy, authentic and genuine. Hope you have found peace. 29 Aug 2009 from TwitterFon
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   runrgrl26_2 I just got home from a funeral and was really hoping that twitter would cheer me up but sadly a funeral is happening on here too #RIP DJ AM 29 Aug 2009 from TweetDeck
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   realkrystalmeth WOW @ DJ AM….I know ppl die everyday but what is goin on this summer?! 29 Aug 2009 from TweetDeck
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   Goldensir RIP Dj AM. A great talent today has left our world and into the next. 29 Aug 2009 from web
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   marri428 RIP DJ AM 2 many people dying to soon celebs and our youth on the streets its just so sad drugs and violence are claiming peoples lives 29 Aug 2009 from UberTwitter
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   SOCLEAN_23 MAN RIP DJ AM THE DOPEST DJ AROUND MAN LIVE LOVE LAUGH NEVER KNO WHEN ITS YOUR LAST 29 Aug 2009 from web
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   deejayspider RIP DJ AM — You were a huge inspiration to me and part of the reason I do what I do today. 29 Aug 2009 from web
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    neonfawn so sad RIP DJ AM. so sad. bet everyone is dancing is heaven tho! lucky angels! 29 Aug 2009 from web
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    VICKYYYP OH MY GOD. I was just listening to AM and Travis the other day too… RIP DJ AM 29 Aug 2009 from web
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    lucindafz22 rip dj am… i had the pleasure of meeting him a few times and every time he was a really cool guy 29 Aug 2009 from twitterfeed
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    mitchmedalla Wow, DJ AM found dead… couldn’t cheat death twice… 29 Aug 2009 from TweetDeck
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    BrandRezake That’s the third death this year that I have found out through Twitter. WTF. RIP. Dj AM. 29 Aug 2009 from Tweetie
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    leetlebeetles my prayers go out to DJ AM’s family and friends in this difficult time. RIP DJ AM 29 Aug 2009 from web
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    katherinemc147 all this tragedy and loss this summer… time to pause and be grateful for each morning. every day is a gift. RIP DJ Am 29 Aug 2009 from web
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    lookformah at times like this, we can all be sure of just one thing: we’re all gonna go at some point. RIP Dj AM 29 Aug 2009 from web

Goldstein was severely hurt last year in a plane crash, alongside Blink-182’s Travis Barker.  Four people died in the accident.

According to MTV News, Goldstein had recently finished filming a reality show for the network called “Gone Too Far” about substance abuse issues among the youth.  It was scheduled to premiere in October.

As of Saturday afternoon,Goldstein’s cause of death was “inclusive,” despite an autopsy. Further testing will be conducted.  Breaking Tweets Entertainment will update when an official statement is made.  For 24-7 updates, follow @BTentertainment.

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