The Australian music community is mourning a Melbourne-born DJ who died trying to help a friend who'd fallen from a balcony in Bali. Adam Near, who goes by the stage name Adam Sky, died when he crashed through a glass door and severed a major artery on Sunday. The 42-year-old was internationally recognised for his talent, with other Australians crediting him as being their "mentor". Guitarist and vocalist Luke Buirski told 7NEWS.com.au he met Near seven years ago and stayed in touch since. "He was a kindred soul who only saw the best in people and had a great attitude towards life in general," he said. Chevron Right Icon 'Adam was one of the good guys.' "We’d always talked about doing a show or writing a song together when the time was right." The pair never ended up working together, but Buirski says his mate always made time for him. "Although we never got a chance to work together, Adam always made time for a cheeky catch up," he said. "Today is a sad day and I am at a loss for words as Adam was one of the good guys who was taken from us way too soon." Chevron Right Icon 'Rest in peace my dear Shifu.' DJ Kate Lim, who goes by the moniker StarStruck, said the loss was "too sudden and tragic". "My teacher, my inspiration and a business partner," she wrote on Facebook. In twin posts, she called him Shifu, a Cantonese title for a tutor. "Rest in peace my dear Shifu. Rest assured this will not be the end to my DJ journey." Near reportedly crashed through the glass door rushing to help a friend who had fallen from a balcony. She was taken to hospital with a broken leg. An official Facebook page attributed to the artist confirmed his death. His relatives and friends are travelling to Bali to prepare funeral arrangements.<doc-sep>Australian DJ Adam Sky, who died while reportedly rushing to the aid of a woman who fell from a villa in Kuta, Bali, has been remembered as an "amazing friend and an amazing artist". Key points: It is believed the Australian DJ severed an artery in his arm It is believed the Australian DJ severed an artery in his arm Police are investigating the circumstances of the 42-year-old's death Police are investigating the circumstances of the 42-year-old's death Relatives said they were travelling to Bali The DJ, whose given name is Adam Neat, crashed through a glass door. Indonesian media reports said he severed a major artery in his arm, causing serious blood loss. It is believed his female friend had fallen several metres from their private terrace and suffered broken bones. Bali police are still investigating the circumstances of his death. Fans took to Facebook to voice their grief over the DJ's death. ( Facebook: Adam Sky The 42-year-old was an internationally recognised DJ, having supported well-known artists including Fat Boy Slim, David Guetta and The Scissor Sisters. Originally from Melbourne, Neat was based in Singapore and was described as a "rising Aussie superstar DJ" by JUICE Magazine Asia. In the wake of his death, fellow musician Luke Buirski told ABC News he met Neat at a night club seven years ago, and the DJ had been an "amazing friend" ever since. Loading "I'm still shaking right now. It just feels like a really bad dream … I'm still processing it right now, my mind is just wiped," he said. "He was everywhere, that was the most amazing thing about him, he was humble as well. "You meet a lot of people and they get to a point in their career and they change — and he never changed. "I'll remember him as an amazing friend and an amazing artist." It is believed Neat died while attempting to help his friend. ( Supplied: Bali Police A post on Neat's official Facebook page — which has more than 900,000 followers — confirmed his death on Sunday night. Loading "Relatives and friends of Adam are travelling to Bali today and handling all arrangements," the post said. "We ask you to respect the families (sic) privacy at this moment while we all come to terms with our tragic loss." Fans responded to the post by voicing their grief. "A crazy, inspiring and massively big hearted person had sadly left us and a big hole behind. RIP Adam," one said. "You're the most down to earth amazing artist and an awesome boss/friend with a heart of gold, one could ever wish for," another wrote.<doc-sep>Australian DJ and music producer Adam Sky has died in an accident on the Indonesian island of Bali, his representatives have said. The 42-year-old, whose real name was Adam Neat, died at a beach resort on Sunday after trying to help an injured friend, according to a statement posted on his social media pages. “Relatives and friends of Adam are travelling to Bali today and handling all arrangements,” the statement added. “We ask you to respect the family’s privacy at this moment while we all come to terms with our tragic loss.” The Singapore-based based DJ was a “powerhouse” of the dance music scene in Asia, according to his website, and had worked with global stars including David Guetta and Afrojack. Culture stars we lost in 2019 Show all 91 1 /91 Culture stars we lost in 2019 Culture stars we lost in 2019 Dean Ford Ford, whose real name was Thomas McAleese, was the frontman of guitar-pop group Marmalade. The band the first Scottish group to top the UK singles chart, with their cover of the Beatles’ Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da in December 1968. 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In the process, he ended up smashing into a glass door, which caused several deep cuts to his arm and led to fatal blood loss. A press release posted on Neat’s Facebook page confirms the incident:<doc-sep>
World-renowned Australian DJ Adam Sky has passed away while in Bali, succumbing to injuries sustained in an accident while attempting to help an injured friend. For years now, Adam Sky – the musical moniker of 42-year-old Adam Neat – has served as one of the most respected DJs in the global dance scene. Having performed at events the world over, and shared the stage with heavyweights like Fatboy Slim, David Guetta, Paul Oakenfold, and more, the Aussie musician was a recognisable name in the genre, pulling in massive crowds at every one of his performances. Sadly, news has now come forward that Adam Sky has tragically passed away following an accident while in Bali. According to the official Facebook page of the Melbourne-born, Singapore-based DJ, Adam Sky passed away on Saturday while attempting to come to the aid of an injured friend. “It is with great regret that we can confirm Adam Neat was involved in a fatal accident while trying to help a friend who had suffered multiple fractures in Bali on Saturday 4th May 2019,” the post explained. “We ask you to respect the families privacy at this moment while we all come to terms with our tragic loss.” According to news.com.au, local police have revealed that Adam Sky passed away while coming to the aid of friend Zoia Lukiantceva, who had fallen from a private pool area, breaking her leg in the process. While coming to Ms. Lukiantceva’s aid, the Aussie musician reportedly crashed through a glass door at the Hillstone Villas Resort, slicing his arm and passing away from blood loss caused by the injury. Police are reportedly still investigating some circumstances surrounding Adam Sky’s death, though no further information has been revealed at the current time. Our thoughts go out to the family, friends, and musical associates of Adam Sky during this difficult time. Check out some of the music made by late DJ Adam Sky: