Billy Mays Dead At Age 50 - 1958 - 2009

Rest In peace Billy. Your the best

TAMPA — 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.

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.

"Although Billy lived a public life, we don't anticipate making any public statements over the next couple of days," Deborah Mays said in a statement today. "Our family asks that you respect our privacy during these difficult times."

Mays was a passenger Saturday of a 737 airplane that had a front tire blow out, said spokeswoman Brenda Geoghagan. Mays and other passengers were interviewed by US Airways staff after the Philadelphia flight's hard landing. Responders reported no injuries.

"Tampa Fire (Rescue) reported no injuries. Nobody asked for treatment," Geoghagan said. "Some of the passengers said they had bruises."

Mays was one of the stars of "Pitchmen," a Discovery Channel documentary series that focused on Mays' claim to fame: inventions and infomercials.

Mays' son, Billy, wrote on his Twitter this morning that his "dad didn't wake up this morning.. I'm sure you'll all hear about it. It hasn't yet hit me but it's about to."

"On my way to the house. He's gone," Tweeted Mays, who wrote that he lives in Clearwater. "I'm gonna be strong for him. Thank you for all the thoughts and prayers everyone." An update that followed said he is now with family.

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[BloodFrost6]

that billy mays clip kinda makes you think,

why do the innocent die?

[Zage3632]

NOOOOOOO

R.I.P. Billy Mays

WHY IS EVERYONE DYING? =(

[kingkid42]

just a cuple of days after MJ's death

[wendyXpeggyXpancho]

WHY DO THE GOOD DIE YOUNNNGGG? Dx

[mortalkombatguy2]

@personfamilyguy You're not the only one :(

[mortalkombatguy2]

R.I.P 1 year dead

Died on B-Day too :(

[robloxcallofduty4]

vince killd him

[jakeskate10]

Hey! Billy Mays Here, Advertising Chipotlaway!

[runescapegeeklol]

@spook14583 dude what if, a family member of yours lived in america?

[spook14583]

who cares its a american

[snowguy54]

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