YouTuber Adam the Woo Dies at 51, Leaving Fans and Fellow Creators Heartbroken

Popular YouTube creator Adam the Woo has died at the age of 51, prompting an outpouring of grief from fans and fellow content creators across the internet.

Adam the Woo, whose real name was David Adam Williams, was found dead at his home in Florida on December 22, according to multiple published reports. The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office confirmed his death in a statement, noting that deputies responded to the residence for an unattended death at approximately 2:53 p.m.

Authorities explained that concern arose after a friend, unable to make contact, borrowed a ladder and looked through a third-story window, where they observed a man lying motionless on a bed. Deputies entered the home alongside fire rescue personnel and confirmed that the individual was deceased. Law enforcement stated that the residence had been secured earlier and no contact had been made with the adult male living there. Adam’s father was later notified by authorities.

As of publication, Adam the Woo’s cause of death has not been disclosed.

Tributes quickly poured in following the news. Fellow YouTuber Justin Scarred shared an emotional message on Facebook, expressing deep sorrow over the loss. “This breaks my heart,” he wrote. “The world has lost a giant and I have lost a friend closer to me than blood. We lost Adam. I love this man with my whole heart, and I don’t know what to do or what to say.” Scarred also asked fans to keep Adam’s family—his parents, Jim and June, and his sister, Faith—in their prayers.

Adam the Woo built a massive online following over the years, amassing more than one million subscribers across two YouTube channels. He was best known for The Daily Woo, which had over 700,000 subscribers, where he documented his everyday life, travels, pop culture interests, and frequent visits to Disney destinations. His approachable personality and genuine curiosity made him a beloved figure in the YouTube vlogging community.

Just one day before his death, Adam posted his final video on December 21, featuring a festive moment involving the Grinch in Celebration, Florida—a post that has since taken on poignant significance for his audience.

Adam the Woo leaves behind a lasting legacy as one of YouTube’s early and most consistent vloggers, remembered not only for his content but for the kindness and authenticity that endeared him to millions. His passing marks a profound loss for the online creator community and the fans who followed his journey for years.