Jun 28 2009
Billy Mays Forever
Half the reason As Seen on TV Network exists - Billy Mays - was found dead in his Tampa home this morning. He was 50. At the time of this post, FoxNews.com, MyFoxtampaBay.com, TMZ.com, as well as @youngbillymays ’s twitter stream all confirm the report.
The “Infomercial King” and “PitchMen” star Mays got home last night after being one of the passengers on the US Airways flight from Philadelphia that blew a tire during the landing. Mays was in Philadelphia shooting another OxyClean commercial.
When Fox Tampa Bay asked Mays about the landing, he 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.”
The Mays family is overwhelmed by the support and asks for privacy during this time.
Billy Mays, III, said on twitter:
“With the family. Um… Not quite sure what to say right now. All the support from you guys does help.”
CNN.com published a statement from Discovery Channel stating,“…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…”
We at As Seen On TV Network are shocked and confused at the passing of Billy Mays. As we learn more, we’ll share.
Wherever you are, Billy, may you continue to dazzle the crowds with your charm and charisma.
We’ll miss you, buddy.
- As Seen on TV Network
This was such a shock to hear.
My condolences and prayers go out to Billy’s Family as well as all his Friends.
I remember Years ago seeing him for the first time pitching Oxy Clean.
Love him or hate him, he was the ultimate Pitch Man.
After watching Pitchmen I grew to really like Billy and Sully because the show really showed the human side of them and what makes them tick.
I grew to really see Billy as a man with a huge Heart and after all he’s been through, he was really on top of the World.
I’m still in shock over this as I’m sure his Friend Sully has to be devastated, as well as everyone around Billy and his Family.
Once again, my condolences and prayers go out to all who knew Billy, especially his Family, he will be missed.
God bless Billy Mays - A real gentleman! Now heaven has the best pitchman. Rest in peace Billy Mays.
pretty crazy. Makes you wonder who will be next. I’ve grown to like Billy over the last few months.