RIP Billy Mays

John Bigl · 06-28-2009, 11:14 AM

TAMPA - The St. Petersburg Times is reporting that Billy Mays, the TV pitchman whose trademark voice helped sell everything from cleaning supplies to baking soda, was found dead this morning by his wife at his Tampa home. No cause of death has been reported and no foul play is suspected, according to Tampa police.

According to reports, Mays, 50, was pronounced dead at 7:45 a.m. at 2853 Bowen Daniel Dr., #1201. His wife, Deborah Mays, found him unresponsive this morning. The Medical Examiner's Office will complete Mays' autopsy by tomorrow afternoon.

Mays was a passenger Saturday of the 737 aircraft that took a hard landing at Tampa International Airport, an airport spokeswoman said

JoeActor · 06-28-2009, 11:22 AM

Whoa. Apparently not a good time to be a celebrity. Or 50 for that matter.

Say what you will, but the man found his niche and could hawk a product.

Condolences to his family and friends,
Joe J Thomas
Joe J. Thomas Acting Portfolio

chucktaylor · 06-28-2009, 11:28 AM

Whoa! Talk about out of left field. My prayers and condolences to his family.

Colin Campbell · 06-28-2009, 12:16 PM

Glad I turned 51. Geez. This is getting scarey.

The thing I liked about Billy is he didn't take himself seriously. He knew he was obnoxios, it was his intention. It sells. He made himself a household name. We all know how tough that is to do.

Think about it... no more Billy Mays on TV. He was an icon.

Scoot · 06-28-2009, 12:24 PM

Wow. First I was glad I got past 27, the age when Hendrix, Morrison, Joplin, Jones, Cobain, and others, died. Now I'm glad I'm past 50. Is Billy the fourth to die, or is this the start of the next three celebs to pass? I'm just asking.

Mike Sommer · 06-28-2009, 12:30 PM

The clock is ticking, make the most of your day folks!!!

shenecke · 06-28-2009, 12:59 PM

Sorry for anyone passing so early. Folks get those regular checkups and get off of your duff and out from behind the keyboard for some daily exercise!

James Lorenz · 06-28-2009, 04:35 PM

Sad news. I've really been enjoying his show Pitchmen. Huge ego but seemed like a really nice guy.
RIP Billy

Lee Gordon · 06-29-2009, 01:15 AM

Just seconds ago, the TV in the next room blared, "Hi, Billy Mays here for the Awesome Auger ..."
Although I have made no secret of my distaste for Billy's yelling & screaming style of voice over, I, likewise, have been enjoying Pitchmen and enjoyed seeing him being just a regular guy.

Kenneth_Bruce · 07-08-2009, 01:09 AM

First Ed, then Farah, then MJ. Celebrity deaths come in threes. Leave it to Billy Mays to throw another one in ABSOLUTELY FREE!

06-28-2009, 11:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
John Bigl ancora imparo Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: the puckerbrush of new hampshire, usa Posts: 655	RIP Billy Mays TAMPA - The St. Petersburg Times is reporting that Billy Mays, the TV pitchman whose trademark voice helped sell everything from cleaning supplies to baking soda, was found dead this morning by his wife at his Tampa home. No cause of death has been reported and no foul play is suspected, according to Tampa police. According to reports, Mays, 50, was pronounced dead at 7:45 a.m. at 2853 Bowen Daniel Dr., #1201. His wife, Deborah Mays, found him unresponsive this morning. The Medical Examiner's Office will complete Mays' autopsy by tomorrow afternoon. Mays was a passenger Saturday of the 737 aircraft that took a hard landing at Tampa International Airport, an airport spokeswoman said __________________ "the woods would be very silent if no birds sang except those that sang best"

06-28-2009, 11:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
chucktaylor Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ft. Worth, TX Posts: 558	Whoa! Talk about out of left field. My prayers and condolences to his family. __________________ Chuck Taylor *Taylor Made Productions* "For audio that fits like a shoe!" chuck.taylor@texascountdown.com

06-28-2009, 12:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
Colin Campbell Voice Talent and Producer Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 935	Glad I turned 51. Geez. This is getting scarey. The thing I liked about Billy is he didn't take himself seriously. He knew he was obnoxios, it was his intention. It sells. He made himself a household name. We all know how tough that is to do. Think about it... no more Billy Mays on TV. He was an icon. __________________ Colin Campbell... Voice Talent... Audio Producer... www.ColinCampbellVoice.com Member SaVoa... #07040

06-28-2009, 12:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
Scoot The Voice... Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 137	Wow. First I was glad I got past 27, the age when Hendrix, Morrison, Joplin, Jones, Cobain, and others, died. Now I'm glad I'm past 50. Is Billy the fourth to die, or is this the start of the next three celebs to pass? I'm just asking. __________________ Scott F. Feighner *The Voice That Says It All...* www.audioworkspro.com

06-28-2009, 04:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
James Lorenz User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York, NY Posts: 139	Sad news. I've really been enjoying his show Pitchmen. Huge ego but seemed like a really nice guy. RIP Billy __________________ jameslorenz.com jameslorenz.com/notjustvoiceover

06-28-2009, 11:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
JoeActor Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,911	Whoa. Apparently not a good time to be a celebrity. Or 50 for that matter. Say what you will, but the man found his niche and could hawk a product. Condolences to his family and friends, Joe J Thomas Joe J. Thomas Acting Portfolio

06-28-2009, 12:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mike Sommer User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,164	The clock is ticking, make the most of your day folks!!!

06-28-2009, 12:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
shenecke Steven Hennecke, Voicer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Central California Posts: 239	Sorry for anyone passing so early. Folks get those regular checkups and get off of your duff and out from behind the keyboard for some daily exercise!

06-29-2009, 01:15 AM	#9 (permalink)
Lee Gordon Voice Over Professional Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Hartford, CT, USA Posts: 939	Just seconds ago, the TV in the next room blared, "Hi, Billy Mays here for the Awesome Auger ..." Although I have made no secret of my distaste for Billy's yelling & screaming style of voice over, I, likewise, have been enjoying Pitchmen and enjoyed seeing him being just a regular guy. __________________ For more voice over demos, my life story, client list, and other relevant information, please visit my website at www.leegordonproductions.com

07-08-2009, 01:09 AM	#10 (permalink)
Kenneth_Bruce I am a BANANA! Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 116	First Ed, then Farah, then MJ. Celebrity deaths come in threes. Leave it to Billy Mays to throw another one in ABSOLUTELY FREE!

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