The entertainment world and the vlogging community are coming together to mourn the loss of Adam Williams, famously known as Adam the Woo, who passed away recently at the age of 51. Among those sharing their grief is Back to the Future star Tom Wilson, who released a deeply moving video reflecting on a friendship that spanned years. Wilson, known to fans worldwide as Biff Tannen, didn’t just view Adam as a fellow creator; he saw him as a pioneer of authenticity in a digital world.
Filmed at their favorite meeting spot, the Orange Circle in California, Wilson offered a profound look at their unique bond. He described Adam as a visionary filmmaker who had the rare courage to find beauty in the mundane. Whether Adam was filming the Matterhorn at Disneyland or simply a rusted car passing through a quiet intersection in Ohio, Wilson praised his ability to capture authentic American sociology. For Wilson, Adam’s work was a form of art that validated the worth of everyday life.
The tribute also touched on personal memories, with Wilson fondly recalling how he would tease Adam about his Back to the Future tattoos, playfully critiquing the likenesses of Doc Brown and Marty McFly on Adam’s legs. He also shared the professional advice he once gave the vlogger: to handle his growing fame with the “Jay Leno” approach—being gracious and kind to every fan while maintaining personal boundaries and a sense of self.
More than just a eulogy, Wilson used the video to deliver a message to Adam’s millions of followers. He urged viewers to see their own lives as miracles and works of art. Drawing inspiration from Adam’s legacy, Wilson reminded us that telling the story of our day to a loved one is the greatest art we can accomplish. Closing with a poem by John Dryden, Wilson celebrated a man who truly lived each day to the fullest, leaving behind a legacy of authenticity that will not be forgotten.