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Billy Mays found dead in his home today, the oxy clean guy
SonOfAGun
06-28-2009, 11:01 AM
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,529328,00.html
already posted
http://spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=129910
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,529328,00.html
phyzik
06-28-2009, 11:02 AM
http://www.tmz.com/
TMZ has confirmed TV pitchman Billy Mays was found dead today in his home in Tampa, Florida.
According to the Tampa PD, Mays was pronounced dead at 7:45 AM.
The 50-year-old was found by his wife early this morning.
Story developing ...
SonOfAGun
06-28-2009, 11:02 AM
damnit sook!
tp2021
06-28-2009, 11:04 AM
Death comes in handfuls.
http://dummidumbwit.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/billymays.jpg
Farrah, Michael, and now....Billy?!?!?
I wonder whose next
phyzik
06-28-2009, 11:05 AM
If I didnt know any better I'd think these celebs are trying to one-up eachother in the ultimate fashion.
jman3000
06-28-2009, 11:07 AM
Damn. I just saw a bunch of commercials for his show "pitchman" yesterday too.
IronMexican
06-28-2009, 11:08 AM
Sad day today.
Thunder Dan
06-28-2009, 11:10 AM
this sucks. I admire all of his work, especially the older stuff
Thunder Dan
06-28-2009, 11:13 AM
somewhere Vince the Shamwow guy is waking up with one of his hookers the happiest man in the world
SonOfAGun
06-28-2009, 11:14 AM
http://www.lovehkfilm.com/blog/roninonempty/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/no-darth_vader.jpg
RIP Sir. Another bearded brethren dies.
somewhere Vince the Shamwow guy is waking up with one of his hookers the happiest man in the world
:lol
EricB
06-28-2009, 11:37 AM
Damn you billy, why?
WHY>
DAMN YOU BILLY!
baseline bum
06-28-2009, 11:43 AM
So I guess Sulli finally wins.
ESPN topic starter
06-28-2009, 11:43 AM
I used to love him on STSA!
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2099/89/41/1229585120/n1229585120_30023873_1013.jpg
BlackSwordsMan
06-28-2009, 11:55 AM
jesus christ
Sausage
06-28-2009, 12:03 PM
TMZ.com
The FAA is already deflecting blame for the death of Billy Mays -- claiming the legendary TV pitchman wasn't wearing a seat belt when he took a shot to the head during a rough landing on a flight he was on yesterday.
Here's what we know -- Billy Mays was aboard U.S. Airways Flight 1241 flying from Philadelphia, which landed roughly when the front tire blew out as it touched down. After the flight, Billy told FOX 13 in Tampa that something struck him in the head -- here's Billy's actual quote:
"All of a sudden as we hit you know it was just the hardest hit, all the things from the ceiling started dropping. It hit me on the head, but I got a hard head."
We called the FAA for comment, and a spokesperson told us, "The passenger needs to wear a seat belt during landing and he didn't."
A spokesperson for US Airways did not want to comment until more information comes to light.
EricB
06-28-2009, 12:10 PM
That would make the second death this year that I know of that someone gets hit on the head then dies like a little while later.
Strange.
Damn, I'm more effected by this than Michael Jackson...
DeadlyDynasty
06-28-2009, 12:20 PM
RIP to Pittsburgh's own Billy Mays :(
Mister Sinister
06-28-2009, 12:49 PM
Good night, sweet prince.
ashbeeigh
06-28-2009, 12:50 PM
I heard it on Fox and then saw a Mighty Putty ad on the History Channel. :( Sad news.
BlackSwordsMan
06-28-2009, 12:51 PM
looks like his british side kick is out a job
redzero
06-28-2009, 12:58 PM
http://images.encyclopediadramatica.com/images/b/b6/VINCE_%26_BILLY.jpg
macdude06
06-28-2009, 01:21 PM
(CNN) -- Infomercial pitchman Billy Mays died at his Tampa, Florida, home Sunday morning, authorities told CNN.
OxiClean pitchman Billy Mays died Sunday morning at his home in Tampa, authorities said.
The 50-year-old known for his shouting OxiClean ads was pronounced dead at 7:45 a.m. The Hillborough County medical examiner will perform an autopsy, Tampa police Lt. Brian Dugan said.
Mays was on the US Airways flight from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Tampa on Saturday that had a hard landing at Tampa International Airport when the plane's front tire blew out. There were no reported injuries on Flight 1241, US Airways told CNN.
According to a local Tampa TV station, Mays said: "All of a sudden as we hit you know it was just the hardest hit, all the things from the ceiling started dropping. It hit me on the head, but I got a hard head."
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Airline spokesman Jim Olson told CNN Sunday there were no reported passenger injuries from flight 1241. The airline vowed to "cooperate fully" with authorities in the investigation.
"We were very sad to learn of Billy Mays' passing and our thoughts and prayers go out to his family," Olson said. Tampa officials say the Medical Examiner's Office expects to complete an autopsy by Monday afternoon. In a statement, Deborah Mays said that although "Billy lived a public life," the family does not plan immediate public statements about his death.
Mays was a spokesman for Orange Glo and detergent OxiClean and appeared in commercials for other products.
He is featured on the reality TV show ''Pitchmen'' on the Discovery Channel, which follows pitch people in their jobs.
"It is with incredible sadness that we have to report that Billy Mays died in his sleep last night," said a statement from the Discovery Channel. "Everyone that knows him was aware of his larger-than-life personality, generosity and warmth. 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. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family at this time of incredible loss."
Laker Lanny
06-28-2009, 01:35 PM
Thanks for the breaking news you should work for TMZ :tu
redskinfan
06-28-2009, 01:36 PM
Wow what a strange coincidence, wonder what will come of this? kind of like Natasha Richardson's weird story with the head injury.
Rappin Granny
06-28-2009, 01:57 PM
I used to love him on STSA!
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2099/89/41/1229585120/n1229585120_30023873_1013.jpg
:lmao
Strike
06-28-2009, 02:00 PM
http://images.encyclopediadramatica.com/images/b/b6/VINCE_%26_BILLY.jpg
Oh so wrong. But oh so :lol
Walter Herrmann
06-28-2009, 02:07 PM
Wow, that's crazy. He was just on Conan the other night too.
Thunder Dan
06-28-2009, 02:22 PM
in honor of the fallen celebrities this month, I am going to put on women's clothing, tie myself up in the closet, drink a Pepsi and beat off to the Farah Fawcet poster. When I am done I will clean the stains with OxyClean
sabar
06-28-2009, 03:12 PM
I actually liked that show on discovery, pitchmen!
Frenzy
06-28-2009, 05:00 PM
'Infomercial King' Billy Mays Found Dead in Home
Mays, 50, was found unresponsive by his wife inside his Tampa, Fla., home at 7:45 a.m. on Sunday, according to the Tampa Police Department.
Police said there were no signs of forced entry to Mays' residence and foul play is not suspected. Authorities said an autopsy should be complete by Monday afternoon.
"Although Billy lived a public life, we don't anticipate making any public statements over the next couple of days. Our family asks that you respect our privacy during these difficult times," Mays wife, Deborah, said in a statement on Sunday.
Mays was well known for his numerous television promotions of such products as Orange Glo and OxiClean. He was also featured on the reality TV show (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,529328,00.html#) "Pitchmen" on the Discovery Channel, which followed Mays and Anthony Sullivan in their marketing jobs.
Born William Mays in McKees Rocks, Pa., on July 20, 1958, Mays developed his style (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,529328,00.html#) demonstrating knives, mops and other "as seen on TV" gadgets on Atlantic City's boardwalk. For years he worked as a hired gun on the state fair and home show circuits, attracting crowds with his booming voice and genial manner.
After meeting Orange Glo International founder Max Appel at a home show in Pittsburgh in the mid-1990s, Mays was recruited to demonstrate the environmentally friendly line of cleaning products on the St. Petersburg-based Home Shopping Network.
Commercials and informercials followed, anchored by the high-energy Mays showing how it's done while tossing out kitschy phrases like, "Long live your laundry!"
Recently he's been seen on commercials for a wide variety of products and is featured on the reality TV show "Pitchmen" on the Discovery Channel (http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,529328,00.html#), which follows Mays and Anthony Sullivan in their marketing jobs. He's also been seen in ESPN ads.
His ubiquitousness and thumbs-up, in-your-face pitches won Mays plenty of fans. People line up at his personal appearances for autographed color glossies, and strangers stop him in airports to chat about the products.
"I enjoy what I do," Mays told The Associated Press in a 2002 interview. "I think it shows."
Mays was on board a US Airways flight that blew out its front tires as it landed at a Tampa airport on Saturday, MyFOXTampa.com reported.
US Airways spokesman Jim Olson said that none of the 138 passengers and five crew members were injured in the incident, but several passengers reported having bumps and bruises, according to the station.
Authorities have not said whether Mays' death was related to the incident.
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."
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,529328,00.html
jezze...c'mon the dropping like flies.
balli
06-28-2009, 05:03 PM
3 threads about it were already merged into this one:
http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=129910
this is horrible...but i got a kick out of it :lol
http://roflrazzi.files.wordpress.com/2008/11/celebrity-pictures-billy-mays-sell-mother.jpg
Headset Vince
06-28-2009, 07:10 PM
somewhere Vince the Shamwow guy is waking up with one of his hookers the happiest man in the world
I can only go for about 20 minutes with a hooker....you know I can't do it all day long.
Now I'm #1!!
Billy Mays
06-28-2009, 07:18 PM
:flipoff all of you!! I tell ya, I shit my pants when we landed...thank God for Oxy clean!!
ballhog
06-28-2009, 08:05 PM
Oh so wrong. But oh so :lol
:lmao:lmao:lmao
lrcvsc
06-28-2009, 08:33 PM
Infomercial pitchman Billy Mays died at his Tampa, Florida, home Sunday morning, authorities told CNN.
OxiClean pitchman Billy Mays died Sunday morning at his home in Tampa, authorities said.
The 50-year-old known for his shouting OxiClean ads was pronounced dead at 7:45 a.m. The Hillsborough County medical examiner will perform an autopsy, Tampa police Lt. Brian Dugan said.
Mays was on the US Airways flight from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Tampa on Saturday that had a hard landing at Tampa International Airport when the plane's front tire blew out. There were no reported injuries on Flight 1241, US Airways told CNN.
According to a local Tampa TV station, Mays said: "All of a sudden as we hit you know it was just the hardest hit, all the things from the ceiling started dropping. It hit me on the head, but I got a hard head."
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Bay News 9: Billy Mays has died
Airline spokesman Jim Olson told CNN Sunday there were no reported passenger injuries from flight 1241. The airline vowed to "cooperate fully" with authorities in the investigation.
"We were very sad to learn of Billy Mays' passing and our thoughts and prayers go out to his family," Olson said. Tampa officials say the Medical Examiner's Office expects to complete an autopsy by Monday afternoon. In a statement, Deborah Mays said that although "Billy lived a public life," the family does not plan immediate public statements about his death.
Mays was a spokesman for Orange Glo and detergent OxiClean and appeared in commercials for other products.
He is featured on the reality TV show ''Pitchmen'' on the Discovery Channel, which follows pitch people in their jobs.
"It is with incredible sadness that we have to report that Billy Mays died in his sleep last night," said a statement from the Discovery Channel. "Everyone that knows him was aware of his larger-than-life personality, generosity and warmth. 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. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family at this time of incredible loss
exstatic
06-28-2009, 08:35 PM
Second one in the pool forum...already posted here... (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=129910)
balli
06-28-2009, 08:39 PM
4th one in the pool forum...
fixed.
People are crazy. I don't even start threads, but if I did, I wouldn't be dumb about it.
lrcvsc
06-28-2009, 09:09 PM
fixed.
People are crazy. I don't even start threads, but if I did, I wouldn't be dumb about it.
My apologies, someone please Delete!:rolleyes
manufan10
06-28-2009, 11:24 PM
They say celebs die in threes. Leave it to Billy Mays to throw in one extra COMPLETELY FREE!
All joking aside.. RIP Billy Mays.
What I don't get is why it's unacceptable to make a joke about Michael Jackson, but Billy Mays and Michael Carradine are ok? Oh well.
manufan10
06-28-2009, 11:25 PM
in honor of the fallen celebrities this month, I am going to put on women's clothing, tie myself up in the closet, drink a Pepsi and beat off to the Farah Fawcet poster. When I am done I will clean the stains with OxyClean
:lmao
Jacob1983
06-29-2009, 12:58 AM
Couldn't you say that the celeb deaths that have recently happened were in 4s? Ed McMahon, Farah Fawcett, Michael Jackson, and Billy Mays?
phyzik
06-29-2009, 01:05 AM
At the risk of sounding like a complete asshole, Im glad that man wont be screaming on my TV during commercials anymore (especially since they increase the volume for commercials).
Obstructed_View
06-29-2009, 01:27 AM
New details:
Mays was found hanging in his closet with his hands tied behind him and an Awesome Auger in his ass. Authorities plan to send it back for a full refund, minus shipping and handling.
phyzik
06-29-2009, 01:37 AM
New details:
Mays was found hanging in his closet with his hands tied behind him and an Awesome Auger in his ass. Authorities plan to send it back for a full refund, minus shipping and handling.
I hate to bump a repeated thread but :lol:rollin:lmao:clap
Chief
06-29-2009, 04:56 AM
Farrah, Michael, and now....Billy?!?!?
I wonder whose next
Michael had a song named Billie Jean ? and after Michael died, Billy Died, does that mean some celebrity named "Annie" will die next ?
I shouldn't be up this late.
Wild Cobra
06-29-2009, 11:06 AM
Wow what a strange coincidence, wonder what will come of this? kind of like Natasha Richardson's weird story with the head injury.
Natasha's story is very different. She was taken to a Canadian hospital, but because of their wonderful socialized medicine system, they didn't help her. She was flown to a USA hospital, but then it was too late to keep her from dying.
I hope you all think about then when you want the government to take over health care.
Slydragon
06-29-2009, 04:12 PM
http://images.encyclopediadramatica.com/images/b/b6/VINCE_%26_BILLY.jpg
revenge for this pic
http://cdn.oliviamunn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/picture-14.png
Thunder Dan
07-01-2009, 11:42 AM
Celebrities always die in 3's, and Billy Mays threw in the 4th for no additional charge!
Natasha's story is very different. She was taken to a Canadian hospital, but because of their wonderful socialized medicine system, they didn't help her. She was flown to a USA hospital, but then it was too late to keep her from dying.
I hope you all think about then when you want the government to take over health care.
yes, there is a lack of CT scanners in canada (and no medical helicopters in quebec), but her refusal of initial help didnt help matters either
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