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| Born | February 3, 1961 |
| Died | August 14, 2014 (aged 53) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Professional skateboarder |
| Known for | Member of the Z-Boys skateboarding team |
Jay Adams (February 3, 1961 – August 14, 2014) was an American skateboarder. He became known as one of the original members of Z-Boys skateboarding team. He was known as "The Original Seed" of the sport. He was thought to be one of the most influential skateboarders of all time.
Adams died from a massive heart attack in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico, aged 53.