Billy Mays "TV Pitchman" Dies

Billy Mays, 50, spirited TV pitchman, was found dead at his Tampa home earlier this morning, police said.
It was his booming voice to infomercials for products like OxiClean and Orange Glo that lent his trademark.

Deborah Mays, his wife, found him at their home Sunday morning, the Associated Press reported. Tampa police said there were no signs of a break in or foul play. An ordinary death? Was he suffering from any sickness or a cardiac arrest case?

To determine the cause of his death, an autopsy will be done by Monday afternoon. "Although Billy lived a public life, we don't anticipate making any public statements over the next couple of days," Deborah Mays mentioned. "Our family asks that you respect our privacy during these difficult times."

It can be remembered that Mays, who got his start peddling products to passersby on the Atlantic City Boardwalk, has plugged Mighty Putty, the Ding King dent repair kit, and, most recently, the website ESPN360.com

Mays told the News earlier this month, "With every product you see me on TV with, I've turned down 100, 150 more," , while in New York for a look alike contest. "I've been on TV for 11 years, and all I have is my good name."

"I compare myself to a big-league slugger, a quarterback, the doctor who delivers the baby," he said. "I'm not an inventor, but I'll take your product to the next level."

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