Cause of death unknown as medical examiner prepares autopsy following discovery at Florida home.
Adam the Woo, the pioneering YouTube creator known for his theme park vlogs and roadside adventures, was found dead at his Celebration, Florida home on Monday. He was 51.
The cause of death remains unknown. A medical examiner will conduct an autopsy to determine what happened.
The Osceola County Sheriff's Office confirmed deputies responded to a wellness check around 12:24 PM but were unable to make contact, according to TMZ.
A concerned friend later climbed a ladder to peer through a third-story window. He found Adam lying motionless in bed.
Deputies returned at 2:53 PM alongside Fire Rescue and pronounced him dead at the scene. Investigators noted the friend who discovered him had seen Adam just the day before.
His father, Jim Williams, confirmed the news on Facebook: "Our beloved Adam, our Son was found dead in his home this afternoon. Keep us in your prayers please."
From van life to viral success
Born David Adam Williams, he launched his first YouTube channel in 2006. He spent years living out of a van, documenting abandoned buildings and forgotten roadside attractions while surviving on fan donations.
The grind paid off.
His main channel TheDailyWoo grew to over 744,000 subscribers, with his original AdamTheWoo channel adding another 406,000. Combined, his videos have been viewed more than 309 million times.
In 2012, he committed to posting a vlog every single day. He kept that streak alive for five straight years.
His content became a love letter to Americana: Disney parks, antique shops, filming locations from classic movies, small-town diners, haunted buildings.
He visited all 50 states. He had just returned from an international trip spanning Italy, Switzerland, and Malta.
He had plans to spend 2026 exploring backroads and small towns across America.
His final video:
A community in shock
Fellow YouTuber Justin Scarred, one of Adam's closest friends, posted an emotional tribute.
"The world has lost a giant, and I have lost a friend closer to me than blood," he wrote, according to Fox4 Kansas City. "I loved this man with my whole heart."
A livestream Adam had scheduled with creator TimTracker for Monday was cancelled.
Fans flooded social media with memories. Many credited him with inspiring them to start making videos themselves.
"Adam the Woo wasn't just another YouTuber to me," one fan wrote on X. "The roadside attractions. The abandoned malls. The spontaneous 'join me, shall yous.' Rest easy, sweet prince of B-roll."
His final video went up Sunday. It showed him strolling through Celebration and joking around with The Grinch.
Adam is survived by his parents Jim and June and his sister Faith.
