KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Adam the Woo, or Adam Williams, a popular YouTuber for over 10 years has died at the age of 51.
His father posted on social media that his son Adam was found dead in his home Monday in Celebration, Florida.
He started his YouTube channel around 2009, traveling to abandoned places such as amusement parks, and documenting filming locations from beloved movies and TV shows. The first few years he traveled and lived in a van, living on just a few donations sent from growing fans.
In 2012, he started a second channel called “TheDailyWoo” and posted a vlog every day for 5 years. The second channel soon became his main channel, and he continued to vlog his daily adventures at theme parks, haunted houses, small towns and other events.
He has vlogged in all 50 states and just this year he began international trips.
Adam the Woo was a big fan of Walt Disney and has multiple videos at Disneyland and Disney World as well as Disney history in Kansas City, Missouri, including Laugh-Gram, Union Station and the TWA Moonliner.
One of his close friends and fellow YouTuber Justin Scarred posted on Facebook stating, “This breaks my heart and I want to say nothing right now. I don’t have the right photo or the right words. But with all the rumors, I feel I need to say what I can.”
“The world has lost a giant, and I have lost a friend closer to me than blood.”
“We lost Adam. I loved this man with my whole heart and I don’t know what to do or what to say. His family are informed and have quietly confirmed online. Please pray for his parents Jim and June and his sister Faith.”
“He had so many wonderful friends and knew that he was loved. I don’t know what to do or to say; this comes at horrible time and is most horrible for his family. Please keep THEM in your thoughts and prayers.”
“Adam and I talked about this day so many times. I wish the world could have known the soft and generous heart behind the screen, the laughter and the tears “backstage.” He was a wonderful person, a true friend to me whenever I needed him, and I genuinely don’t know what to do without him.”
“And not just me. I’ve spent all day on the phone with SO many people who were close to Adam, who he loved and who loved him. He touched many many lives, and he was preparing for another year of adventures, and I’m sure he would have touched even more. And I’m telling you, from a front row seat; he was the best. One of a kind. Irreplaceable.”
“I’m sure more will come out from his family at the proper time; please don’t spread around fake rumors. It seems to have been peaceful and natural, and that’s all I can say for now: I will say more when I can. I don’t even know if this is making sense.”
“Please give his family and friends space and time / I’ll let you all know if there’s anything any of us can do. In the meantime; pray for his family.”
“I love you Adam. I’m devastated and lost – but you have done more for me than I can ever repay you for. I will never forget you; you’ve done your duty, and gone home to Schleep Well. I will see you again my friend.”