TV Pitchman Billy Mays Dead At 50

Billy Mays Orange Glo The television pitchman known for his boisterous hawking of products such as Orange Glo and Oxiclean was found dead by his wife at his home.
by Associated Press
Published: Sun, June 28, 2009 - 11:29 am CST Last Updated: Sun, June 28, 2009 - 12:52 pm CST
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Tampa police say Billy Mays, the television
pitchman known for his boisterous hawking of products such as
Orange Glo and OxiClean, has died. He was 50.
Authorities say Mays was pronounced dead Sunday morning after
being found by his wife at home. There were no signs of a break-in,
and investigators do not suspect foul play. The coroner's office
expects to have an autopsy done by Monday afternoon.
Mays' wife, Deborah Mays, says the family doesn't expect to make
any public statements and asked for privacy.
Mays was also featured on the reality TV show "Pitchmen" on
the Discovery Channel, which followed Mays and Anthony Sullivan in
their marketing jobs.

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glamblitz
glamblitz Says:
Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at 11:43 pm

this really sad. he seemed like a good man. unlike the plastic freak who died a few days before him.

Night Owl
Night Owl Says:
Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at 7:07 pm

His first one was the pocket fisherman.

BamaBob
BamaBob Says:
Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at 5:43 pm

Gale Storm also died today.

ickthus
ickthus Says:
Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at 5:35 pm

Ron a his veg-O-matic. the slice and dice that fathered the info-mercial

BamaBob
BamaBob Says:
Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at 4:32 pm

He has been around a long time and had many gadgets.  I think it was probably a kitchen tool.  The spray on hair came much later.

Night Owl
Night Owl Says:
Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at 4:27 pm

Does anyone remeber Ron Popeil’s (RONCO) first invention that sold millions?

BamaBob
BamaBob Says:
Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at 4:05 pm

But, do you love his nuts?

minimay87
minimay87 Says:
Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at 4:02 pm

Anyone is better than that Sham Wow guy. Man he has to be a few screws loose up there.

ickthus
ickthus Says:
Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at 2:35 pm

i’m more of the old school Ronco guy. slice and dice

minimay87
minimay87 Says:
Sun, Jun 28, 2009 at 1:36 pm

Now remember guys we can’t do this all day…....... Slap and Chop!!!!!

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