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Cops tell us DJ AM -- also known as Adam Goldstein -- was found dead this morning in New York City.

The NYPD tells us he was found in his apartment at around 7 AM.

Back in September of 2008, DJ AM and Travis Barker were in a plane crash in South Carolina. Four people died in the crash -- DJ AM and Barker were the only survivors.

Via DJ_AM Twitter "New york, new york. Big city of dreams, but everything in new york aint always what it seems." via @DJ_AM Twitter

UPDATE VIA NY POST

DJ AM was found dead this morning in an apartment on Lafayette Street in Manhattan.

Sources said drug paraphernalia was found in the apartment.

Nearly a year ago, DJ AM escaped a plane crash in South Carolina.

The Learjet he and Travis Barker were on overshot the runway and burst into flames. He suffered severe burns in the crash.

Barker's ex-wife, Playmate Shanna Moakler, responded to news of DJ AM's death on Twitter, writing, "My deepest condolences for DJ AM, you were a great artist and will be severely missed. My thoughts and Prayers to his family and friends."

Among others, DJ AM dated Nicole Richie and Mandy Moore.