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Discovery Channel star and pitchman Billy Mays, dead at 50

By April MacIntyre Jun 28, 2009, 17:24 GMT

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mikeJun 28th, 2009 - 18:05:25

Damn, ...Who's next. It's been a crazy week.

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DougJun 28th, 2009 - 18:07:39

This is really messed i and my wife really enjoyed the show pitchmen. Billy mays has kept me company many a nights while i have played a game with his infomericials in late night. Oyxclean is a awesome product and we use it daily. This is a blow to the infomerical business. Our Hearts and thoughts go out to his family and friends

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Gotthe89visionJun 28th, 2009 - 18:15:35

r.i.p.

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sallyboJun 28th, 2009 - 18:19:09

wow first farra faucet, then michael jackson, now billy mays? anyone think its weird tht all main celebreties have been suddenly dying?

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lizJun 28th, 2009 - 18:21:29

oh my gosh that's horrible!! but at least it was a peaceful death.

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CaseyJun 28th, 2009 - 18:24:27

Billy Mays is not anywhere NEAR the level of celebrity status as Michael Jackson. No disrespect for Billy Mays or his family, it's just not comparable.

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jershJun 28th, 2009 - 18:26:54

two more gotta go seeing as celebrities die by threes.

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AngelaJun 28th, 2009 - 18:28:45

With it well known that people dye in 3's....first (Michael Jackson,Ed Mcmahon, Farrah Fawcett) now Billy Mays....so who's next!???

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JennJun 28th, 2009 - 18:29:26

Casey.....why do you have to say something so stupid??? A man is dead. Nobody asked you about celebrity status....how low can you get? A person is dead....if that was your family or friend you would never think to say something so stupid and ill. I can't stand when people say the dumbest things merely to have an opinon on something. Get a life Casey.

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KellyJun 28th, 2009 - 18:32:06

Ed mcmahan. Farah fawcet. Michael Jackson. Billy may. Wow.

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don't forgetJun 28th, 2009 - 18:33:46

David Carradine...

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RickJun 28th, 2009 - 18:34:25

Wow this hit me harder then MJ going I was a huge Billy Mays Fan.

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MaiseyJun 28th, 2009 - 18:53:03

I thought he was a great pitchman, but I noticed for some months he was looking a lot thinner. Wondered if it was on purpose.

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Robert C.WismarJun 28th, 2009 - 19:01:34

Billy Mays was like you said an amercan icon but he made me laugh when him and his partner dont get along but when i heard of it i started to cry he was the best pitchman of the wourld and dont anyone say other whys.P.S.he,s going to be missed.

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BallJun 28th, 2009 - 19:02:36

Jersh,

Apparently, you don't read the news as now 4 major celebrities have passed this week. R.I.P. Ed, Farrah, Michael, and Billy

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mishaJun 28th, 2009 - 19:03:16

this is so damn sad...this man had me actually wantin to try products on tv that i would neva even waste my time lookin at in stores...i used to watch his commercials like they were my favorite mid-day tv shows...he will b greatly missed... my condolences go out to his family
love u billy

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Sharla R. OhioJun 28th, 2009 - 19:07:36

billy mays is the definition of an american. He was captivating and charming on camera. I am so sorry for his wife, son, and daughter. We won't be able to bring ourselves to watch Pitchmen in this house.......... My heart goes out to your family.

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KTJun 28th, 2009 - 19:14:50

OMW! I THINK ITS ALIEN INVASION, DONT YOU?????? TO QUOTE BIDEN: RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!!!

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WhodiditJun 28th, 2009 - 19:15:15

My money says Sully did him in

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MarkJun 28th, 2009 - 19:25:59

I can't believe he's dead, seriously. wish they showed it on the news tho instead of tennis.

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