Billy Mays Probably Died From Heart Disease
The coroner in Tampa, FL held a press conference today where he said that Billy Mays most likely died from a pulmonary embolism. He went on to say that "Billy Mays had an enlarged heart, a thickening of the wall of the ventricle which takes blood to the heart." An official cause of death won't be announced for a few more weeks when all the test results come in.
The day before his death, Billy was a passenger on a US Airways flight that had a bad landing which caused some stuff to fall on his head. Right after news of Billy's death punched us all in the soul, the FAA issued a statement to TMZ saying that he wasn't wearing a seat belt at the time. They later took back the statement by saying they never said it. Translation: We know we weren't right for saying that shit in the first place.
I guess it's not much of a surprise seeing as though Billy shouted more than my abuelita during a children's birthday party. You know what they say, "Don't shout so much or you may..." You know. Sads. Hopefully, Billy is up there in heaven YELLING at everyone!!!!!
William Darrell "Billy" Mays, Jr. (July 20, 1958 – June 28, 2009) was a television direct-response advertisement salesperson most notable for promoting OxiClean, Orange Glo, and other cleaning, home-based, and maintenance products. His distinctive beard and loud sales pitches made him a recognized television presence. Billy Mays is no more. He has ceased to be. Billy Mays, salesman extraordinaire, has passed away at the tender age of only 50, of a pulmonary embolism stemming from heart disease. He had received a knock on the head as a result of a plane mishap he endured recently, but it's believed to not have been related. Many gave out fast cash for the products he endorsed, as he was known for only endorsing products that worked well. Cast mate Anthony Sullivan from the pair's show Pitchmen, as well as others relayed their devastation after the news was broke. OxyClean was Billy Mays vehicle to stardom, as many got payday loans for his products and loved his gregarious personality.
He used to annoy the hell out of me until I saw Pitchmen and saw that he was actually normal until he was selling something. He wasn't a loser at all. I feel for him and his family.
NO ! He probably died from snorting his own products. Or he could have died purely from being a complete fucking loser. Either way, I just dont care.
1 down and two more to go.
i don't know about anyone else but all these deaths are really getting me down.
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Oh, Snowpiece, I did listen to it. I wish I didn't. That is seriously my worst nightmare. I feel so damn bad for his wife. Can you imagine what she is going through? My husband always tells me that is the best way to go. Fuck that shit. That's traumatic. For the wives.
"Small and broken..... but still good..... mostly...."
I thought he had what happened to Natasha Richardson - "talk and die"
I will continue to use Oxi Clean in the white loads.
RIP
Stop the love you save may be your own...
I would look into the ShamWow guy.
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He was quite possibly the most annoying creature haunting commercial television. I hit Mute every time I saw his face. Speaking of which, no beard is ever the exact color of head hair.
That said, rip Billy. Peace for all.
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See You Next Tuesday I know, that freaked me out too, did you listen to the 911 call?
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I am just heartbroken for his poor wife. That lady has just lived my worst nightmare. Waking up and finding her husband dead beside her. I don't know if I could recover from something like that. I make my husband crazy, because if he is in a deep sleep and I can't tell if he's breathing, I will place my hand on his back or chest to feel for it, or try to find his pulse.... and if he's just sleeping that hard that I can't find it within a few seconds, I shake him till he moves or makes a noise.
He hates it! He's always tells me, so what if he dies in his sleep, just worry about that shit in the morning! That terrifies me!
"Small and broken..... but still good..... mostly...."
There's way too much dying going on lately. Making me get all deep and existential and shit. Ok, from here on out, everybody fucking stay alive. I mean it, dammit!!!
Ok, enough pontificating, I need some liquor.
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This news actually got an 'awwww...noooo' from me.
I've been watching that 'Pitchman' show. Seemed like a pretty cool guy.
I know for sure, his dad, whom appeared on his show (also an inventor) is MUCH sadder than Joe Jackson!!
Poppa Mays must be devastated. Joe Jackson not so much.
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Bollox!
It's a conspiracy, I tell you.
Okay, not really, but better make up some crazy theory to explain this fuckery of people, in their 50's, kicking the bucket left and right.
He was kinda obnoxious, yes, but I'll miss his screaming at me, on my telly, for no reason =\
Billy gargled with the OxyClean...that gave him the that tough yelling voice....
We wil miss you yelling at us to buy Magic Putty *still need to order that!*, Using the Orange Glo already - *awesome product!*
awwwww...R.I.P. Billy - condolances to his family.
RIP Billy.
I guess Sham Wow Vince will inherit the biz now. :)
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Pulmonary embolism . . . . hmmmm. That actually could have happened from flying. Many people on flights develop Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) from sitting too long immobile. A bit of that blockage then breaks off and travels to the lungs or heart, causing an embolism.
I know this (sadly) because it happened to a perfectly healthy friend after a long-haul flight from Prague. Unfortunately, her DVT travelled to her lungs and caused a pulmonary embolism. Luckily, she survivived.
DVT's caused by airline travel is actually rather (alarmingly) common:
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FSL/is_2_77/ai_98134860/
That said, I don't think there is any legal recourse his wife could take. And for anyone who flies frequently, wear compression stockings and get up during the flight and walk around a lot.
Submitted by Snoogle on Mon, 06/29/2009 - 2:04pm.
This news distressed me more than MJ.
Same here actually. I mean yes Michael Jackson was an icon, and at one point was very talented, but he hadn't done anything in years. Billy Mays on the other hand had a show on Discovery Channel, and of course was doing a whole bunch of commercials for his various products. He was also pretty funny, and knew how to make fun of himself. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtYdDK1uTDI
RIP King of Infomercials
They're going to embalm him with oxi clean and the ShamWow hooker-beater is going to polish him up for public viewing.
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This news distressed me more than MJ.
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I just watched the MK interview and I swear to the Goddess' of Lucite and Cutlets the minute he spoke unicorn kittens followed by rainbow glitter shot out my ass!!!
I liked Billy's yelling. He was better than that meth-addict Sham Wow Vince.
I feel bad for him and his family, but still... The guy used to annoy the hell out of me.
Submitted by Mawy on Mon, 06/29/2009 - 1:27pm.
On the cnn.com, they’re reporting that MJ’s parents just got his kids. Sad.
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When Gloria Allred finds out ... KA-BOOM.
It'll take gallons of OXY-CLEAN to the shit off of the fan.
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Not to speak ill of the dead, but I used to hate it when I'd be dozing off in front of the telly and one of this dudes commercials would come on and rudely wake me up!
I'd rather die suddenly of a heart attack than fight cancer for months or years. Good news! My family history is full of heart attacks!
"JUST SMILE LIKE A NORMAL FUCKED UP PERSON."
Charles Manson
Ugh. I can't abide to listen to that man anymore.
*edited* Joe, not Billy.
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Heart disease is tricky. Can get you early. My mom was only 50 when she had a heart attack. She survuved but not without having a stroke from the meds to stop the attack. Pretty healthy, except from stress and smoking. It's scary.
RIP Billy!
OT (sorta) I hate US Airways. The same day they made that shitty landing another planes engine caught fire after some tire tread got caught in it. They turned around. Guess who I am flying Weds?..lovely.
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Submitted by snowpiece on Mon, 06/29/2009 - 1:30pm.
TMZ has Joe Jackson live press conference
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Oh Lordy, Al Sharpton's going to be there too? When that press conference is over I'll be bleeding from every hole.
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TMZ has Joe Jackson live press conference
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"I just begun too" Teresa Giudice
On the cnn.com, they’re reporting that MJ’s parents just got his kids. Sad.
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Whenever I hear about heart disease it makes me want to go eat a bowl of oatmeal and some salad. Of course I'd spill dressing on myself and Billy's ghost would demand I get they stain out with OXYCLEAN! TOUGH ON STAINS, GENTLE ON FABRICS!!!!
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"Spit shine my shank, lube up my face, remove all my joo-ree (leave the rings) and get read to play Nivea's "Don't Mess With My Man" on the boombox, because shit is about to get serious."- MK
double post? wtf?
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Ain't no other man, can stand up next to you
Ain't no other man on the planet does what you do
You're the kinda guy, a girl finds in a blue moon.
You got soul, you got class, you got style, you're badass
too bad he didn't make an OxyClean for the arteries!
RIP Billy.
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Ain't no other man, can stand up next to you
Ain't no other man on the planet does what you do
You're the kinda guy, a girl finds in a blue moon.
You got soul, you got class, you got style, you're badass
Submitted by snowpiece on Mon, 06/29/2009 - 1:19pm.
Billy Mays is not my lover...
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Well played.
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Billy Billy Billy, can't you see, sometimes your yelling just hypnotizes me
And I just love your selly ways
Guess that's why Vince is so broke, and you're so paid
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Billy Mays is not my lover...
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"This is MK. He started it" angel_i
"When you see crazy coming....cross the street." John Salley
"I just begun too" Teresa Giudice
Fuck! I haven't been able to log on! UGH!
I was SHOCKED when I saw this on the news this morning.
the bear is gone and suddenly the site is fine! hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!
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"This is MK. He started it" angel_i
"When you see crazy coming....cross the street." John Salley
"I just begun too" Teresa Giudice
Billy, Billy
Clean your willy
Those dingleberries just look silly.
BOOYAH!
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YOU'RE MY BOY, BLUEBILLY!
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WTF is wrong with this site today? It's taking forever to load!
See? Karma. All you MJ H8TRZ.
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WTF is wrong with this site today? It's taking forever to load!
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If a kid tells you he is going to throw up......believe it.
I figured it was heart disease when I heard about his death. Hope you're happily yellin' & sellin' in Heaven, Billy. We miss you.
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Fucker was sniffing Kaboom.
Fucker was sniffing Kabboom.
Fucker was sniffing Kabboom.
Heart Disease *sigh* the same way my dad left this earth...when it comes to Billy Mays though I'm not too surprised...my dad was 56 & he seemed waay healthier than Billy..don't eff with heart disease ppl, it can be a silent killer.