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Michael Alig dead at 54

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Michael Alig dead at 54 — Photo Credit: Shefik

Photo Credit: Shefik

Michael Alig has passed away at the age of 54, New York Daily News reports. He was found dead by medics at his Washington Heights apartment, where his boyfriend told police he had been using heroin. Officials told the Daily News Alig had lost consciousness around 3 AM, and a heroin overdose is suspected as his cause of death.

Alig rose to infamy as "King of the Club Kids" while throwing parties at NYC clubs like The Limelight, Club USA, The Palladium, and Tunnel in the late '80s and early '90s. He then served nearly 17 years in prison after pleading guilty to the murder and dismemberment of Andre "Angel" Melendez in 1996. He was released in 2014.

The article published by BrooklynVegan features a photo of Alig, taken by Shefik, as part of a previous interview segment for the syndicated series "Shefik presents Invocation".

Last Updated: May 30, 2021

About "Shefik presents Invocation"

Aptly titled "Shefik presents Invocation", the nationally syndicated radio show is a mesmerizing and thought-provoking journey through musical discovery and appreciation that spans the decades. The show is currently broadcast on over 20 terrestrial radio stations and frequencies throughout the United States. Each one-hour episode, executive-produced and hosted by media personality Shefik, highlights one relatable focal point (chosen by Shefik), along with an accompanying playlist of songs (curated by Shefik), encompassing a unique thematic concept that invigorates the audience with creative impact. Top recording artists, actors, business executives, politicians, community leaders, and other special guests are invited to offer their own commentary on the weekly topic, as a supplement to Shefik's engaging mindset. The radio show's online hub at invocation.co serves as a conduit for discussion of the show, while featuring related videos and auxiliary content. The journey continues right here and everywhere.