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'Infomercial King' Billy Mays Dies

Discussion in 'Lounge' started by Celtkin, Jun 28, 2009.

  1. Celtkin

    Celtkin <B>Webmaster</b> Luxury Box

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

    Found dead in his home according to Fox from a report from MyFOXTampa.com but I have not been able to find the story there.

    Confirmed here:

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

    From TMZ
     
  2. padre31

    padre31 Premium Member Luxury Box

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    That is surprising, he seemed like a healthy guy.
     
  3. Vengeful Odin

    Vengeful Odin Norse Mod

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    Man, what a horrible weekend. I really loved the Pitchmen series, he seemed like he really loved life.

    It's sad because I know he's got a young one at home. RIP Billy, you will be missed.
     
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  4. SICK

    SICK Lounge Moderator

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    wtf.......omg thats terrible....this is getting ridiculous
     
  5. Muck

    Muck Throwback Uniform Crusader Retired Administrator

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    Pitchman Billy Mays dead at 50

    [​IMG]

    http://www2.tbo.com/content/2009/ju...-billy-mays-found-dead-tampa-home/news-metro/

    I don't know what kind of health he was in, but I know he'd gotten a hip replacement recently. I knew a member of his family, who always said he was a teddy bear despite his outgoing personality on TV.
     
  6. Stitches

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    Man, I loved his ESPN commercial where his family had beards too. I can't believe he died, I would never have guessed he was 50.
     
  7. Crappy Tipper

    Crappy Tipper AKA Hero13

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    Dynamic personality. I had just began watching the show Pitchmen, enjoyed watching him hype up products. Too bad he's passed.
     
  8. like2god

    like2god Typical white person Luxury Box

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    Alot of celebrities passing

    RIP pitchman
     
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  9. Muck

    Muck Throwback Uniform Crusader Retired Administrator

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    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8lEQCV3Keg"]YouTube - Billy Mays ESPN360.com Office[/ame]

    A little darker. :lol:

    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mob5oo_rXM"]YouTube - Billy Mays ESPN360.com On The Run[/ame]

    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ituM7sueZp8"]YouTube - Billy Mays ESPN360.com College[/ame]

    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLs5CONwOrg"]YouTube - Billy Mays ESPN360.com Intro[/ame]
     
  10. padre31

    padre31 Premium Member Luxury Box

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    Billy Mays had a great commerical on ESPN radio, it was really funny.

    "Now I'm at your front door..."

    I hope his family is well taken care of, someone mentioned he had children.
     
  11. Jt0323

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    He was just on conan 2 days ago...wow RIP
     
  12. Phinz420

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    RIP King of Scream :sad:

    Pitchmen was one of the few reality shows I've ever had any interest in.
     
  13. Dolphin1184

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    What the **** is going on here guys? Seriously.

    That guy was great. I love someone who can make fun of himself and not take himself seriously. He knew how to pitch a product well.

    UN****INGBELIEVABLE.
     
  14. slickj101

    slickj101 Is Water

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    Wow that's awful.

    From that article, it sounds like he might of had a mild concussion, not realized it, and then gone to bed.

    RIP
     
  15. TJamesW_Phinfan

    TJamesW_Phinfan New Member

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    Rip :(
     
  16. Dolphin1184

    Dolphin1184 Member

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    The rate people are dying, soon we will hear this everytime someone dies. [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWQMfJxABZ0"]YouTube - Super Mario Bros. Music - Lose a Life[/ame]
     
  17. Fin Fan In Cali

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    May he rest in peace.
     
  18. FinSane

    FinSane Cynical Dolphins Fan

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    i gotta start placing bets on the next celebrity to kick it...
     
  19. BuckeyeKing

    BuckeyeKing Wolves DYNASTY!!!!

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    So no foul player does that mean he hit his head too hard? Caused his brain to swell?

    Damn what a ****ty way to end a month.
     
  20. Samphin

    Samphin Κακό σκυλί ψόφο δεν έχει

    cough (www.thedeadcelebrity.com) cough.
     
  21. Disnardo

    Disnardo Season Ticket Holder Club Member

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    RIP...Billy...
     
  22. Jt0323

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    [ame="http://www.collegehumor.com/video:1907425"]Billy Mays Orders Breakfast at the Drive-thru - CollegeHumor video[/ame]
     
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  23. Jt0323

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    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMqNmEQTYk0"]YouTube - Billy Mays Dead[/ame]
    thats sad. Here is him talking about after he hit his head on the air plane :( sad
     
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  24. muscle979

    muscle979 Season Ticket Holder

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    This is crazy, are you kidding me. I can't recall so many celebrity deaths in such a short timespan. He was also 50. Strange coincidence.
     
  25. Frumundah Finnatic

    Frumundah Finnatic U Mad Miami?

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    I'm guessing Eastwood is the next one to go.
     
  26. GridIronKing34

    GridIronKing34 Silently Judging You

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    Rip.
     
  27. SICK

    SICK Lounge Moderator

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    knock on wood a-hole!:pity:
     
  28. Frumundah Finnatic

    Frumundah Finnatic U Mad Miami?

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    it would suck balls, but I'm being realistic here.
     
  29. SICK

    SICK Lounge Moderator

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    considering the last 3 that went......werent at the "dying old age" you arent exactly going on the same time-line with that "realistic" guess.....just sayin
     
  30. Frumundah Finnatic

    Frumundah Finnatic U Mad Miami?

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    fair enough, He was the first one to pop into my head, lets see.... what about Amy winehouse? would anyone give a **** if she kicked the bucket?
     
  31. SICK

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    no......i wouldnt....she makes her choices
     
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  32. Frumundah Finnatic

    Frumundah Finnatic U Mad Miami?

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    Who knew "Crackwhore" was a legitimate occupation?
     
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  33. SICK

    SICK Lounge Moderator

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    :lol:
     
  34. Section126

    Section126 We are better than you. Luxury Box

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    There is no justice in this world.

    Billy Mays dies and that jackass from the Shamwow commercials is still alive.
     
  35. Frumundah Finnatic

    Frumundah Finnatic U Mad Miami?

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    you dont love his nuts?
     
  36. FinSane

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  37. Section126

    Section126 We are better than you. Luxury Box

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    lol
     
  38. NaboCane

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    As a person, sure.

    As a personality, it would be a shame in the same sense as MJ (but to a lesser degree), because of the waste of a unique talent.

    But would it surprise me? Hell no.
     
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  40. FinSane

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    oh brother
     

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