Jun
28

BILLY MAYS – King of Informercials Oxiclean Pitchman Dies at the Age of 50!!!

Billy Mays, best known for his Oxiclean commercials, has sadly died today. 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.

Thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Sad week, too many icons left this world to early.

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