Jay Adams, Skater Portrayed in 'Lords of Dogtown,' Dead of Heart Attack

Jay Adams, the skater portrayed by Emile Hirsch in the 2005 film “Lords of Dogtown,” died Thursday of a heart attack, his manager told TheWrap on Friday. Thank you for inspiring us to get vertical and to keep pushing the limits of what is possible.

Jay Adams dead at 53

Skateboarder and original member of Z-Boys Jay Adams, the skater portrayed in the 2005 film ''Lords of Dogtown, '' died while on an extended surfing trip in Mexico Thursday of a heart

Jay Adams: legendary skateboarder & Z-Boys member dead at 53

Jay Adams: legendary skateboarder & Z-Boys member dead at 53

Skateboard legend Jay Adams dies of heart attack

Skateboard legend Jay Adams dies of heart attack

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Skateboarding Legend Jay Adams Dies of Heart Attack at 53 – NBC Los Angeles

Dogtown skateboarding rebel Jay Adams dies at 53 after a heart attack

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