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In this Dec. 6, 2002 file photo,TV pitchman Billy Mays poses with some of his cleaning products at his Palm Harbor, Fla. home. Tampa police say Mays, the television pitchman known for his boisterous hawking of products such as Orange Glo and OxiClean, has died. He was 50. (AP)
Television pitchman, Billy Mays, 50, was found dead in his Tampa, Fl. home early Sunday. His wife, Deborah, found him unresponsive at about 7:45 a.m.
According to authorities, there were no signs of forced entry into the Mays’ home, and foul play is not suspected.
TMZ reported that Mays just returned from shooting a new OxiClean commercial in Philadelphia. Returning home, the airplane he was on experienced a blown front tire upon landing. Mays said, “All of a sudden as we hit, you know, it was just the hardest hit. All the things from the ceiling started dropping. It hit me on the head, but I got a hard head."
The following statement was released by Mays’ wife, Deborah,
Although Billy lived a public life, we don't anticipate making any public statements over the next couple of days. Our family asks that you respect our privacy during these difficult times.”
Mays was one of the stars of the Dicovery Channel's show, "Pitchmen." Elizabeth Hillman, a Discovery Channel spokesperson released a statement that read,
Everyone that knows him was aware of his larger-than-life personality, generosity and warmth. 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.”
An autopsy is expected to be completed by Monday afternoon—the same day Mays was scheduled to undergo his third hip replacement surgery.
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