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Adam Yauch Park Is Opened In Brooklyn Heights

Posted 5-3-13 by

It's hard to believe that Saturday, May 4, marks a year since the Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Earler today, the Palmetto Playground on Columbia Street in Brooklyn Heights was officially named Adam Yauch Park in honor of the musician, filmmaker and humanitarian. See video of the unveiling here and find out how Beastie Boys fans can honor Yauch's memory with a contribution to the playground.

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Beastie Boys Thank Fans And Friends For 'Love And Support'

Posted 5-7-12 by

Tags: Adam Horovitz, Adam Yauch, Beastie Boys

On Sunday night and Monday morning, Beastie Boys co-founders Adam Horovitz and Mike Diamond posted notes and photos on the group's website and Facebook page expressing gratitude for the "love and support" of fans and friends in the wake of Adam Yauch's death on Friday, May 4.

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Eminem, Jay-Z, Q-Tip And More React To Adam Yauch's Passing

Posted 5-4-12 by

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The death of Beastie Boys co-founder, activist, filmmaker and director Adam Yauch has stunned many in the music community. Radiohead's Thom Yorke, Eminem, Jay-Z, Q-Tip, Cee Lo Green, The Alternate Side's Alisa Ali and many more weigh in on why Yauch's passing is so devastating.

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Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch ("MCA") Dead At 47

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Beastie Boys co-founder Adam Yauch, known as "MCA," has died after a nearly three-year battle with cancer. The rapper, filmmaker, producer, activist and director was just 47.

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The Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch, Fighting Cancer, Feels "Hopeful" After Visiting India

Posted 10-8-09 by

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Yauch, who recently underwent surgery to remove a cancerous tumor, sends a message to fans describing an holistic and spiritual trip to India that has left him "healthy, strong and hopeful."

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Adam Yauch Park Is Opened In Brooklyn Heights

Beastie Boys Thank Fans And Friends For 'Love And Support'

Eminem, Jay-Z, Q-Tip And More React To Adam Yauch's Passing

Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch ("MCA") Dead At 47

The Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch, Fighting Cancer, Feels "Hopeful" After Visiting India

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