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.

Skateboard legend Jay Adams dies of heart attack

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 attack.

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

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Skateboard legend Jay Adams dies of heart attack

Skateboard legend Jay Adams dies of heart attack

Jay Adams dead at 53

Surfers form a memorial ring during a paddle out as part of the News Photo - Getty Images

Today Jay Adams passed away from a heart attack. He changed skateboarding and went unnoticed for a long time. RIP Jay Boy. : r/pics

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Jay Adams: legendary skateboarder & Z-Boys member 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