Adam the Woo

[Tom Morrow]

This one stings a bit. I’ve followed him for 15 years. I met him once and he was so nice. One of the few theme park/travel/daily life vloggers who did it right and you could always count on for fun content. He also had a true passion for the parks, unlike many copycat theme park vloggers.

Rest in Peace, Adam.

 

[Vegas Disney Fan]

Damn, this one hurts a lot, I’ve watched him for probably a decade. First Greg Biffle, now Adam, I never met either of them but it’s a bit shocking how invested you get watching people live their adventures on YouTube. Both right before Christmas also, prayers to their friends and families.

RIP

 

[Notes from Neverland]

Always enjoyed his movie location videos. RIP

 

[IanDLBZF]

So saddening to hear.

 

[mickEblu]

Damn, this one hurts a lot, I’ve watched him for probably a decade. First Greg Biffle, now Adam, I never met either of them but it’s a bit shocking how invested you get watching people live their adventures on YouTube. Both right before Christmas also, prayers to their friends and families.

RIP

Yeah this is a first for me. You watch people and go along for the ride everyday, a few times a week, a month or whatever and suddenly it can feel like they are closer than some family or friends you rarely see or talk to. But Adam wasn’t your average vlogger either. He was humble, funny, interesting and larger than life. Also seemed very generous and always willing to help other lesser known personalities on their way up. Rest in Peace Adam. Sadly, I’ve ran into or passed by nearly every other vlogger at the parks except him. My wife once asked me which Disney vlogger I’d actually stop and chat with in the parks and my answer was of course… Adam.

 

[Scamp]

Sad to hear of his passing, the timing is so unexpected… I was enjoying the content he was putting out recently with his travels in Europe and Disneyland Paris. I remember his older stuff too, the first video I saw of his was when he explored river country. I’ll probably rewatch videos he made in future to remember him. RIP

 

[mlayton144]

What a loss ….. what a loss, true salt of the earth guy

 

[Alice a]

I don’t watch theme park influencer videos, but I liked ATWs travel videos, especially after he calmed down the excitement a bit.

The random tourist-trap places he’d stop at, the B film location settings, and historical sites were never filmed like he was trying to be a professional videographer, and the commentary was not the crisp jargon most influencers of his day used.

It was like your uncle Joe went on vacation and sent you a video. And I liked that.

He was out there doing it before most anyone else, and was never catty about it.

 

[Biff215]

Adam was truly one of a kind. He never asked anything of his viewers. No “like and subscribe!” No Patreon. No graphics or music. He was just happy that people watched at all, and completely understood if you didn’t. He made the content because it was what he found interesting and simply wanted to share it with others…Disney/theme parks, BTTF, tv/movie history, traveling, Halloween, etc.

Perhaps what I enjoyed most was when he would simply do a walk and talk and let you hear the creative process and life journey he was going through. When he started he was non-monetized and basically living out of his van. He was truly in awe that YouTube became a paying job for him, and he did it with humility and consistency that few could match.

His last video following the Grinch through Celebration might be the perfect finale to his life and career, although far too early. You can just see and feel him loving life, even in some of the most silly and trivial moments. He had started to settle down a bit in recent years, but he never allowed himself to truly grow up, which is definitely one thing I’ll try to remember in my own life.

Farewell Adam, you will truly be missed. So sad that we’ll never hear your famous “Shall you?” intro again, but we know you’re already on to your next adventure.

 

[jrhwdw]

From TMZ:

YouTuber 'Adam the Woo' Dead at 51

YouTube star Adam the Woo has died ... TMZ has learned.

www.tmz.com

 

[mergatroid]

Wow I'm sat here completely stunned. Watched him on and off for years and he always seemed such a nice bloke. I was only last week I was watching him being chased out of an abandoned resort by guys with a dog. So sad to hear of his passing and just hoping he didn't take his own life.

R.I.P. Adam

 

[DisneyHead123]

So sad to hear of his passing and just hoping he didn't take his own life.

Was worried about that as well as there seems to be a very toxic online culture around Adam, but from what I’ve read he died in his sleep, which is typically either a heart attack or sleep apnea related.

 

[Matthew2mrt]

God Bless You, Adam.

You will never be forgotten.

 

[mf1972]

saw some of his videos & found him entertaining. RIP Mr Woo, & condolences for his family, friends, & fans.

 

[FiestaFunKid]

Not to gossip - but reading the reports from who saw him - it appears he died in his bed, so more likely natural causes (which I obviously hope is the case).

The time proximity to all that air travel raises speculation of a blood clot as well. If you have Factor V genetic mutation and are unaware, you can be at risk. I have a half/single mutation which is fairly common, but means using compression socks, aspirin, walking around if possible are a good idea for long travel or sedentary surgery, etc. If you have a two copies of this mutation, you would be at significant risk w/o a prescribed blood thinner during that type of travel.

He wasn't in the greatest shape, but got an amazing amount of steps in, didnt drink smoke or use drugs (apparently) and was trying to eat somewhat healthy. He was not high risk at all for sudden death at 51 w/o some kind of unknown underlying condition.

 

[mickEblu]

Not to gossip - but reading the reports from who saw him - it appears he died in his bed, so more likely natural causes (which I obviously hope is the case).

The time proximity to all that air travel raises speculation of a blood clot as well. If you have Factor V genetic mutation and are unaware, you can be at risk. I have a half/single mutation which is fairly common, but means using compression socks, aspirin, walking around if possible are a good idea for long travel or sedentary surgery, etc. If you have a two copies of this mutation, you would be at significant risk w/o a prescribed blood thinner during that type of travel.

He wasn't in the greatest shape, but got an amazing amount of steps in, didnt drink smoke or use drugs (apparently) and was trying to eat somewhat healthy. He was not high risk at all for sudden death at 51 w/o some kind of unknown underlying condition.

I immediately thought blood clot as well. So so sad. I haven’t stopped thinking about him since I found out yesterday early evening.

 

[HauntedPirate]

Not to gossip - but reading the reports from who saw him - it appears he died in his bed, so more likely natural causes (which I obviously hope is the case).

The time proximity to all that air travel raises speculation of a blood clot as well. If you have Factor V genetic mutation and are unaware, you can be at risk. I have a half/single mutation which is fairly common, but means using compression socks, aspirin, walking around if possible are a good idea for long travel or sedentary surgery, etc. If you have a two copies of this mutation, you would be at significant risk w/o a prescribed blood thinner during that type of travel.

He wasn't in the greatest shape, but got an amazing amount of steps in, didnt drink smoke or use drugs (apparently) and was trying to eat somewhat healthy. He was not high risk at all for sudden death at 51 w/o some kind of unknown underlying condition.

I mean, it happens. We knew someone who beat stage 4 colon cancer, was the healthiest person we’ve ever known, and they died in their sleep from a massive heart attack at 49. Same thing happened to someone I knew in high school. Their dad was a doctor, healthy as a horse, worked out, was a runner, and died of a heart attack.

Tomorrow is never promised.

 

[JIMINYCR]

RIP ADAM
May you enjoy exploring all the corners of Heaven.
I was a huge fan. I started watching his things way back when he was starting out. I don't remember how I stumbled on to him and got started watching him but immediately after finding him I wanted to follow him throughout his journeys. He was always very entertaining and gave me a view of places I would never expect to visit or experience.
I always hoped to bump into him somewhere, sometime at Disney on one of our trips but was never lucky enough to do so. Like many fans a few years ago I was able to get a mailing from him that included some pins and cards which I will long treasure. They hold a honorary place in my Disney room.
Will miss him greatly.

 

[FiestaFunKid]

I mean, it happens. We knew someone who beat stage 4 colon cancer, was the healthiest person we’ve ever known, and they died in their sleep from a massive heart attack at 49. Same thing happened to someone I knew in high school. Their dad was a doctor, healthy as a horse, worked out, was a runner, and died of a heart attack.

Tomorrow is never promised.

Certainly can happen - but normally it is some kind of underlying condition not uncovered like atherosclerosis, CAD, or something raising risk factors for an aneurysm or aortic dissection - which can cause sudden death.

 

[Chip Chipperson]

Wow, that's really sad. There's no such thing as good timing, but just days before Christmas really is a rough time for his family and friends to lose him. I've watched his videos from time to time and they were always so relaxing. The videos he and Tim Tracker were always a fun time and you could tell how much they enjoyed hanging out together and genuinely made each other laugh to the point of tears.