Australian DJ Adam Sky, who died while reportedly rushing to the aid of a woman who fell from a villa in Kuta, Bali, has been remembered as an "amazing friend and an amazing artist".

Key points: It is believed the Australian DJ severed an artery in his arm

It is believed the Australian DJ severed an artery in his arm Police are investigating the circumstances of the 42-year-old's death

Police are investigating the circumstances of the 42-year-old's death Relatives said they were travelling to Bali

The DJ, whose given name is Adam Neat, crashed through a glass door.

Indonesian media reports said he severed a major artery in his arm, causing serious blood loss.

It is believed his female friend had fallen several metres from their private terrace and suffered broken bones.

Bali police are still investigating the circumstances of his death.

Fans took to Facebook to voice their grief over the DJ's death. ( Facebook: Adam Sky )

The 42-year-old was an internationally recognised DJ, having supported well-known artists including Fat Boy Slim, David Guetta and The Scissor Sisters.

Originally from Melbourne, Neat was based in Singapore and was described as a "rising Aussie superstar DJ" by JUICE Magazine Asia.

In the wake of his death, fellow musician Luke Buirski told ABC News he met Neat at a night club seven years ago, and the DJ had been an "amazing friend" ever since.

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"I'm still shaking right now. It just feels like a really bad dream … I'm still processing it right now, my mind is just wiped," he said.

"He was everywhere, that was the most amazing thing about him, he was humble as well.

"You meet a lot of people and they get to a point in their career and they change — and he never changed.

"I'll remember him as an amazing friend and an amazing artist."



It is believed Neat died while attempting to help his friend. ( Supplied: Bali Police )

A post on Neat's official Facebook page — which has more than 900,000 followers — confirmed his death on Sunday night.

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"Relatives and friends of Adam are travelling to Bali today and handling all arrangements," the post said.

"We ask you to respect the families (sic) privacy at this moment while we all come to terms with our tragic loss."

Fans responded to the post by voicing their grief.

"A crazy, inspiring and massively big hearted person had sadly left us and a big hole behind. RIP Adam," one said.

"You're the most down to earth amazing artist and an awesome boss/friend with a heart of gold, one could ever wish for," another wrote.