RIP Billy Mays

[brian]

Wow, this is unexpected. I just saw him on the Tonight Show a few days ago.

TV pitchman Billy Mays found dead at home



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 this 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.

Discovery Channel spokeswoman Elizabeth Hillman released a statement Sunday extending sympathy to the Mays family.

"Everyone that knows him was aware of his larger-than-life personality, generosity and warmth," Hillman's statement said. "Billy was a pioneer in his field and helped many people fulfill their dreams. He will be greatly missed as a loyal and compassionate friend."

[lswot]

Jeepers.

[Xjmt]

NOT my favorite TV personality. But I never wished him to die.

They say he bumped his head during a rough plane landing. I believe the storage bins opened and he was hit with falling bags. That shouldn't have been enough to lead to his death but maybe trigger some previous condition he wasn't aware of.