Pitchmen

Last week, infomercial king Billy Mays appeared on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien to promote his new Discovery Channel series Pitchmen, and the 50 year old ad salesman appeared to be in high spirits and good health. That's why his mysterious death came as such a shocker on Sunday morning, when he was found none responsive in his Tampa, Florida home by his wife.
Mays built his fame and fortune by appearing on thousands of commercials and infomercials promoting such iconic household products as Orange Glo and OxiClean. Police stated that there were no forced signs of entry into the May's residence, and that foul play is not suspected. An autopsy will be completed on Monday afternoon, but May's wife Deborah said in a statement, "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

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Billy Mays, the bearded infomercial pitchman with the trademark shout, has died in his sleep at home. "Everyone [who knew] him was aware of his larger-than-life personality, generosity and warmth," the Discovery Channel (which aired his series, Pitchmen with Anthony Sullivan) said in a statement. "Billy was a pioneer in his field … 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." Authorities say the 50-year-old was pronounced dead Sunday morning after being found by his wife, Deborah Mays.On Saturday, Mays was onboard a U.S.
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Billy Mays, who sold such products as OxiClean and Orange Glo in late-night infomercials and demonstrated his techniques in his Discovery series Pitchmen, has died. He was 50.
Mays was found dead at his home Sunday morning and no foul play was suspected, Tampa police told news outlets. Autopsy results were expected Monday.
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