Billy Mays Rest In Peace

blugill · 06-28-2009, 09:45 AM

Sadly Billy Mays has died this morning at the age of 50.

Whee · 06-28-2009, 09:48 AM

linky?

There has been a rash of hoaxes in the last day or so. yesterday it was Jeff Goldblum and harrison Ford/

blugill · 06-28-2009, 09:50 AM

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,529328,00.html

LasciviousXXX · 06-28-2009, 09:52 AM

I don't trust Fox a whole hell of a lot when it comes to news. If other carriers start picking up the story I might lend it some credibility.

Whee · 06-28-2009, 09:55 AM

The fox story references myfoxtampa.com and I don't see anything on their site.

Here's a link to the hoax story I referenced earlier.

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2009...re_claims.html

King James · 06-28-2009, 10:00 AM

man, since pitchmen came out the guy has become very likable and funny to me. Bummer. RIP.

blugill · 06-28-2009, 10:00 AM

I remember when the Ford hoax came out.
I also believe Tom Cruise was a hoax death victim as well.

http://www.tmz.com/2009/06/28/billy-mays-is-dead/

Here is another link, TMZ just ran with it.

marge796 · 06-28-2009, 10:08 AM

Well if this is real and has passed my he R.I.P. God bless his family.

Chris.....

Whee · 06-28-2009, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blugill

I remember when the Ford hoax came out.
I also believe Tom Cruise was a hoax death victim as well.

http://www.tmz.com/2009/06/28/billy-mays-is-dead/

Here is another link, TMZ just ran with it.

The fox link added some details. It says he was on the flight that had some issues in Tampa yesterday. Maybe that caused some stress. RIP...

(nods apologetically to blugill)

TV just ran a crawl with this story. Wow 4 in one week.

blugill · 06-28-2009, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by illinoishoosier

The fox link added some details. It says he was on the flight that had some issues in Tampa yesterday. Maybe that caused some stress. RIP...

(nods apologetically to blugill)

TV just ran a crawl with this story. Wow 4 in one week.

Don't apologize, wish it was bad information. I'd gladly be wrong on a forum and post bad information if he were alive, well, and doing his show.

TripleF · 06-28-2009, 10:17 AM

Unbelievable......very sad.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090628/...t_billy_mays_1

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boonedoggle · 06-28-2009, 10:21 AM

unreal. For a week. RIP

AD720 · 06-28-2009, 10:22 AM

Wow. Another shocker.

Lots of people dying young.

Smoke Naked · 06-28-2009, 10:26 AM

Crazy, you never know when your time will be, go tell someone you love them and then go smoke a cigar.

VirtualSmitty · 06-28-2009, 10:51 AM

Unreal. I actually found Bill Mays infomercials to be pretty funny, I'll definetly miss him

shvictor · 06-28-2009, 10:53 AM

I've been watching that Pitchmen show. He was a real character. RIP

doctorcue · 06-28-2009, 10:55 AM

Wow... bad week for celebs. RIP bud!

weak_link · 06-28-2009, 11:05 AM

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2009...rida_home.html

TV pitchman Billy Mays found dead in Florida home

By Erin Durkin
DAILY NEWS WRITER

Sunday, June 28th 2009, 12:45 PM
Pitchman Billy Mays became famous for his infomercials. Showalter for News

Pitchman Billy Mays became famous for his infomercials.
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* TV pitchman Billy Mays hits NYC

Spirited TV pitchman Billy Mays was found dead at his Tampa home earlier this morning, police said.

Mays, 50, lent his trademark booming voice to infomercials for products like OxiClean and Orange Glo.

His wife, Deborah Mays, 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 autopsy will be done by Monday afternoon to determine the cause of death.

"Although Billy lived a public life, we don't anticipate making any public statements over the next couple of days," Deborah Mays said in a statement. "Our family asks that you respect our privacy during these difficult times."

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

"With every product you see me on TV with, I've turned down 100, 150 more," Mays told the News earlier this month, 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."

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2009...xzz0JkH4So56&C

pnoon · 06-28-2009, 11:06 AM

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=17663

Whee · 06-28-2009, 11:06 AM

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=17663

You were scooped.

06-28-2009, 09:45 AM	#1
blugill Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Andy Location: Enid, Oklahoma Posts: 867 Trading: (10)	Billy Mays Rest In Peace Sadly Billy Mays has died this morning at the age of 50.

06-28-2009, 09:48 AM	#2
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,591 Trading: (17)	Re: Billy Mays Rest In Peace linky? There has been a rash of hoaxes in the last day or so. yesterday it was Jeff Goldblum and harrison Ford/ __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

06-28-2009, 09:50 AM	#3
blugill Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Andy Location: Enid, Oklahoma Posts: 867 Trading: (10)	Re: Billy Mays Rest In Peace http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,529328,00.html

06-28-2009, 09:52 AM	#4
LasciviousXXX Team of 11...Always Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Týr Location: New Orleans Posts: 4,579 Trading: (8)	Re: Billy Mays Rest In Peace I don't trust Fox a whole hell of a lot when it comes to news. If other carriers start picking up the story I might lend it some credibility.

06-28-2009, 09:55 AM	#5
Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,591 Trading: (17)	Re: Billy Mays Rest In Peace The fox story references myfoxtampa.com and I don't see anything on their site. Here's a link to the hoax story I referenced earlier. http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2009...re_claims.html __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

06-28-2009, 10:00 AM	#6
King James Regard Me! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Dark Side Of The Moon Posts: 2,565 Trading: (2)	Re: Billy Mays Rest In Peace man, since pitchmen came out the guy has become very likable and funny to me. Bummer. RIP. __________________ Mob Herfin' Since 2006

06-28-2009, 10:00 AM	#7
blugill Feeling at Home Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Andy Location: Enid, Oklahoma Posts: 867 Trading: (10)	Re: Billy Mays Rest In Peace I remember when the Ford hoax came out. I also believe Tom Cruise was a hoax death victim as well. http://www.tmz.com/2009/06/28/billy-mays-is-dead/ Here is another link, TMZ just ran with it. Last edited by blugill; 06-28-2009 at 10:07 AM.

06-28-2009, 10:08 AM	#8
marge796 It Just Doesn’t Matter!!! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Chris Location: Topeka KS Posts: 1,624 Trading: (28)	Re: Billy Mays Rest In Peace Well if this is real and has passed my he R.I.P. God bless his family. Chris..... __________________ “Don’t talk to me about naval tradition. It’s nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash.” -Sir Winston Churchill

06-28-2009, 10:17 AM	#11
TripleF 11/11/11 EPIC IV Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 5,626 Trading: (176)	Re: Billy Mays Rest In Peace Unbelievable......very sad. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090628/...t_billy_mays_1 - __________________ Cool Cigar Shirts, Stickers & More

06-28-2009, 10:21 AM	#12
boonedoggle The Search is ON Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jimmy Location: CHARLESTON, SC Posts: 631 Trading: (19)	Re: Billy Mays Rest In Peace unreal. For a week. RIP __________________ Dr. Hibbard: Is that the love of a man for a woman, or the love of a man for a fine Cuban cigar? (chuckles

06-28-2009, 10:22 AM	#13
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: Billy Mays Rest In Peace Wow. Another shocker. Lots of people dying young. __________________

06-28-2009, 10:26 AM	#14
Smoke Naked Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Bill Location: Whales Vagina Posts: 243 Trading: (0)	Re: Billy Mays Rest In Peace Crazy, you never know when your time will be, go tell someone you love them and then go smoke a cigar. __________________ ♥ ♦ Palio Fanboy Here ♣ ♠

06-28-2009, 10:51 AM	#15
VirtualSmitty WiP!? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The Evil Empire Posts: 2,084 Trading: (0)	Re: Billy Mays Rest In Peace Unreal. I actually found Bill Mays infomercials to be pretty funny, I'll definetly miss him __________________ We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid - Benjamin Franklin

06-28-2009, 10:53 AM	#16
shvictor Instigator Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: Lathrop, CA Posts: 2,846 Trading: (40)	Re: Billy Mays Rest In Peace I've been watching that Pitchmen show. He was a real character. RIP __________________

06-28-2009, 10:55 AM	#17
doctorcue BABOTL - VP of Drinking Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Danny Location: Rancho Cordova, CA Posts: 331 Trading: (2)	Re: Billy Mays Rest In Peace Wow... bad week for celebs. RIP bud! __________________ Raiders, A's, Warriors.

06-28-2009, 11:05 AM	#18
weak_link The Stranger Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,263 Trading: (1)	Billy Mays Dead http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2009...rida_home.html TV pitchman Billy Mays found dead in Florida home By Erin Durkin DAILY NEWS WRITER Sunday, June 28th 2009, 12:45 PM Pitchman Billy Mays became famous for his infomercials. Showalter for News Pitchman Billy Mays became famous for his infomercials. Related News Articles * TV pitchman Billy Mays hits NYC Spirited TV pitchman Billy Mays was found dead at his Tampa home earlier this morning, police said. Mays, 50, lent his trademark booming voice to infomercials for products like OxiClean and Orange Glo. His wife, Deborah Mays, 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 autopsy will be done by Monday afternoon to determine the cause of death. "Although Billy lived a public life, we don't anticipate making any public statements over the next couple of days," Deborah Mays said in a statement. "Our family asks that you respect our privacy during these difficult times." 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 "With every product you see me on TV with, I've turned down 100, 150 more," Mays told the News earlier this month, 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." Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2009...xzz0JkH4So56&C

06-28-2009, 11:06 AM	#19
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Billy Mays Dead http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=17663 __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden