Products Made Famous By Billy
Television pitchman Billy Mays — who built his fame by appearing on commercials and infomercials promoting household products and gadgets — died Sunday.
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.
What the hell is going on this past week; with celebs dropping dead everywhere?! It must seem like I'm turning my site into a memorial to dying celebrities.
I liked ol' Mays – though I can't say that I was ever inclined to order products. He had a likable persona – after you got use to his yelling. 50 yrs old is really young. I'm already 43 myself; and not getting any younger. And suddenly, everyone iconic over the years of my life and generation is dying.
And so has analog television. Think there's any connection??
I personally dread the day when ol' Hugh Hefner finally kicks the bucket. I haven't picked up a Playboy in years (really!); but this is the 1960's-1980's super hero for young boys.
I mean damn!
Has anyone checked to make sure their all preserved in wax or something?!! Velvet paintings?
Well, God Bless You Billy – I'm sure you were a cool guy to know.
