YouTuber Adam the Courtier died at age 51.
The influencer, real name David Adam Williams, was discovered dead inside his home in Celebration, Florida on Monday, December 22, the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. Us every week. TMZ was the first to report the news.
A concerned friend alerted police after looking through Williams’ bedroom window and discovering him lying unconscious on a bed.
“Deputies first responded to the address at 12:24 p.m. [on Monday] for a well-being assessment. The residence was secured and no contact was made with the adult male residing there,” the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office public information officer said. We.
“Officers then returned to the scene for an unattended death at 2:53 p.m. A friend had borrowed a ladder and looked out a 3rd floor window to see a man on a bed who was not moving. Upon entering the residence with firefighters, the man was reported deceased,” the spokesperson continued.
“The medical examiner has responded and will conduct an autopsy to determine the cause of death. The victim, David A. Williams, 51, was seen [on Sunday] by the friend who saw it. This death investigation is ongoing. The next of kin was designated by the father of the deceased, who lives locally,” added the department representative.
Williams operated two popular YouTube channels documenting his travels to famous filming locations, roadside attractions and abandoned theme parks. He had over a million subscribers across his two channels.
YouTuber friend Justin Willits “marked” paid tribute to his friend in an emotional post on Instagram Monday evening.
“The world has lost a giant and I have lost a friend closer to me than blood,” Willits wrote alongside a series of photos of him and Williams together.
“We lost Adam. I loved this man with all my heart and I don’t know what to do or say,” the YouTuber continued. “His family is informed and has quietly confirmed online. Please pray for his parents Jimmy And June and his sister Faith.”
“Adam and I talked about that day many times. I wish the world knew the kind and generous heart behind the screen, the laughter and tears ‘behind the scenes’. He was a wonderful person, a true friend to me whenever I needed him, and I really don’t know what to do without him,” Willits wrote of his friend.
He concluded: “I love you, Adam. I am devastated and lost – but you have done more for me than I can ever thank you for. I will never forget you; you did your duty and returned home to Schleep Well. I will see you again, my friend. 😭💔”
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Another friend, Chris Onewrote via Instagram: “I can’t believe I’m writing this… I’m absolutely devastated to hear of the sudden passing of my good friend Adam The Woo.”
“I just visited him four days ago at Celebration Florida. We drove around town in his golf cart checking out the decorations, talking about his recent international trip, his excitement for upcoming projects on his YouTube channel, and even a Rays game that Adam and I were talking about going to next year,” Yon continued. “I really don’t know what to say. I’m in complete shock. RIP David Adam Williams 💔.”
