Reda Briki, a 52-year-old DJ, was found dead on a houseboat in Queens. He was reported missing for three weeks and was last seen on June 14. Friends believe he died weeks before his body was discovered. Reda was remembered fondly by friends, who described him as talented and full of life. There were no apparent signs of trauma on his body, and the cause of death is currently under investigation by the Medical Examiner's office. Briki was recognized as a significant figure in electronic dance music for nearly 20 years.
Reda Briki, 52, was found unconscious and unresponsive by an acquaintance in the cabin of a boat docked at Railroad and Greenpoint avenues in Newton Creek Marina Sunday afternoon.
Friends launched an exhaustive search after he was last seen on June 14 and believe he died weeks ago.
The cause and manner of Briki's death are pending further study, the Medical Examiner's office said Tuesday night.
Briki, who hailed from French Algiers, was widely regarded as a trailblazer of electronic dance music during his nearly 20 years in the business.
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