Paris Hilton has paid tribute to the late DJ AM, according to Angry Ape.

The 36-year-old DJ - real name Adam Goldstein - was discovered dead in his Manhattan apartment late last week.

Posting on her Twitter page, Hilton wrote: "Adam and I were friends since I was 15. RIP AM, I love you and you are already missed so much. My heart and prayers go out to his family and close friends. God bless."

Goldstein is the former partner of Nicole Richie and actress Mandy Moore. He collaborated with Blink-182's Travis Barker in recent years and survived a plane crash with the drummer last September.