Question: are the beastie boys still alive?
Answer: The Beastie Boys Are Officially DoneBand member Adam Horovitz a.k.a. Ad-Rock confirms the group will not continue and he is moving on to new projects. ... After fellow member Adam Yauch died at age 47 in 2012 from cancer, Horovitz a.k.a. Ad Rock, said it's just not a possibility to continue.