Adam Yauch

Adam Yauch in 2007.

Adam Nathaniel Yauch (August 5, 1964 - May 4, 2012) was an American rapper and movie director. He was a member of the Beastie Boys.

Yauch was born in Brooklyn, New York City. In 2009, he was diagnosed with salivary gland neoplasm. He died of the disease in New York City.

Adam Yauch Media

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  Yauch (center) with the Beastie Boys in 2009

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  MCA (of Beastie Boys) at Club Citta, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan, September 1992

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  Adam Yauch, Bestie Boys at Brixton Academy - 05/09/07