AKA Adam Yauch

Born: 5-Aug-1967
Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY
Died: 4-May-2012
Location of death: New York City
Cause of death: Cancer - other

Gender: Male
Religion: Buddhist
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Rapper

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Beastie Boys

Wife: Dechen Wangdu (writer, m. 1998, one daughter)
Daughter: Tenzin (b. 1998)

    High School: Friends Seminary, NY

    Beastie Boys Rapper (1979-2012)
    Jewish Ancestry
    Risk Factors: Throat Cancer, Vegetarian

    FILMOGRAPHY AS DIRECTOR
    Gunnin' for That #1 Spot (Apr-2008)
    Awesome; I Fuckin' Shot That! (Jan-2006)

    FILMOGRAPHY AS ACTOR
    Beats Rhymes & Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest (8-Jul-2011) · Himself
    Awesome; I Fuckin' Shot That! (Jan-2006) · Himself
    Krush Groove (25-Oct-1985) · Himself

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