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Billy Mays autopsy results, heart disease likely the cause of death

June 29, 12:50 PMCelebrity Headlines ExaminerColleen Starr
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Billy Mays AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File

 

Billy Mays autopsy results are in. Mays likely died from heart disease not a bump on the head.

Billy Mays autopsy results have been announced by the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner's office today. The shocking news is Billy Mays likely died from heart disease not a bump on the head. His autopsy showed no signs of head trauma. Although no offical cause of death has been given the coroner said all signs point to heart disease. Billy Mays had no known symptoms of heart disease before his death. Final autopsy results will not be in for 6 to 8 weeks.

Billy Mays died on Sunday, June 28th, 2009.
Billy Mays was found unresponsive by his wife, Deborah Mays, inside his Tampa, Florida home.

Billy Mays was 50 years old when he died.

Billy Mays last public message
Billy Mays used Twitter to send a message after the plane's landing yesterday. The Tweet said "Just had a close call landing in Tampa. The tires blew out upon landing. Stuck in the plane on the runway. You can always count on US Air."

Billy May's son used Twitter to send a message about his dad's death this morning. The message said "My dad didn't wake up this morning.. I'm sure you'll all hear about it. It hasn't yet hit me but it's about to." He also Tweeted "On my way to the house. He's gone. I'm gonna be strong for him. Thank you for all the thoughts and prayers everyone."

Discovery Channel issues a statement on the death of Billy Mays
Discovery Channel spokeswoman Elizabeth Hillman released a statement Sunday extending sympathy to the Mays family.
"Everyone that knows him was aware of his larger-than-life personality, generosity and warmth," Hillman's statement said. "Billy was a pioneer in his field and helped many people fulfill their dreams. He will be greatly missed as a loyal and compassionate friend."
 
Billy Mays wife, Deborah issued a statement "Although Billy lived a public life, we don't anticipate making any public statements over the next couple of days,". She also said "Our family asks that you respect our privacy during these difficult times."
 
The public feels like they have lost a personal friend. Billy Mays came into our house daily with a voice that made you pay attention. We will miss Billy Mays.

Please read the article here for more information on the death of Billy Mays.


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Myfoxtampabay.com  "No external factors in Billy Mays' death"

 

Last video interview of Billy Mays from Fox news channel 13 in Tampa.

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