Billy Mays dead at age 50.

[Mighty Favog]

Couldn't believe it when I read it but it's true.

Arguably the most annoying pitchman of infomercials is gone. (Search your own favorite location for more info)

[SWL]

I can't say that I found him to be annoying but he did crack me up.

[jacksonbart]

That Oxy Clean is poison I tells ya.

[jacksonbart]

Orange Glo will kill you as well, stay away.

[BigStewMan]

50 doesn't seem to be a very lucky number this week. good thing i'm only turning 49 this year--maybe next year will be better for 50 year olds.

[garymd]

Unmistakable voice. One I will not miss. Still sad.

My favorite infomercial was the AWESOME AUGER!!!

I better schedule an overdue checkup. I turn 50 on my next birthday.[:S]

[Marvel]

Kinda makes me glad I have made it to 60...

[J.4knee]

That Oxy Clean is poison I tells ya.

don't say that I clean my brewing equipment with that and I am 47 lookin 50 right on the eye, I mean c'mon I still haven't got a good recipe for an imperial stout or double IPA worked through yet.[]

[dtel]

That does sound very young considering I'm 51 [:|]

I know why he had theat beard, look at it, it looks so thick nothing could cut it !

[winchester21]

It has been a bad week for 50 year olds. Is the same guy who got bit by a hooker?

[SilverSport]

It has been a bad week for 50 year olds. Is the same guy who got bit by a hooker?

Nope...that was the Sham Wow guy..."You're gonna love my nutz..."...I was surprised that got by the sensors...[]

Bill

[oscarsear]

I'm guessing pulmonary embolism or a subdural bleed. Whether off to heaven or hell do you think they included shipping and handling?

[ace168516]

It is sad to see Billy gone, even though sometimes I did not want to hear those commercials. I bought the Windy City Slider station and have enjoyed it the few times I have used it. I hope I do not have to hear the Shamwow guy more often, as I always found Billy to be louder, yet less annoying than Slap Chop/Shamwow guy.

[picky]

It's sad to see anyone go, but maybe now I won't have to mute my TV's volume quite as often every time a commercial comes on now. The man shouts.

[TNRabbit]

[picky]

I've heard that saying about "threes", too: So, we've got Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett and Micahel Jackson. I didn't think the announcer, Mays was a celeb.

[BobRiff]

Unlike MJ, I'm truly sad to see Billy gone.

I enjoyed watching Pitchmen on Discovery every week. His commercials may have been annoying,

but the guy sure had a likeable personality and a great sense of humor.

RIP, Billy.

[winchester21]

+1 on that one bob. And now lots more of the sham wow wacko which is far more annoying that your guy.I guess that is why TVs are equipped with remotes

[skonopa]

Has anybody ever seen that "Pitchmen" program on Discovery?

As annoying as I find the guy's commercial. I mean, really! I cannot seem to find that mute button on my pre-amp or the 30-second skip button on my DVR fast enough when one of those comes on. However, I'll have to admit that I was actually taking a liking to the guy after seeing his and 'Sully's antics on that "Pitchmen" program. As shloky as those commercials and products seem to come off, they do seem to actually field test and check that these products do what they actually claim they do. It is not like I am going to run out and buy an Awesome Auger or such, but still kinda cool to see a glimps of the "behind the scenes" with these guys. Now, I'll have to admit that "Oder Away" has me intriqued might come in handy during the winter. Seems my ski boots can get pretty skanky after a hard day's skiing.

It is pretty sad to see him go - especially as suddenly as that.

[Fish]

Billy could have been a burden on society,or a guy that creates jobs,thanks Billy,R.I.P.