This seems to be the season of deaths. It seems that a pall of death has descended on the celebrity scene. I have never heard of so many celebrity deaths in one go.
The stars are definitely aligned in a certain way that we are witnessing this sudden gloom and doom in the celebdom.
Just few minutes back, I heard that the obnoxious and over the top loud salesman Billy Mays is dead.
Billy used to star in these home products with a sales pitch that used to grab your attention by both the shoulders and it seems to shake you up.
Billy Mays was found unresponsive and unconscious by his wife in the morning. She called up 911 but from the preliminary reports that I have heard, they were unable to revive him.
Billy Mays had an illustrious career as America’s love-him or hate-him Salesman. Billy was living in Tampa, Florida when the disaster struck.
Billy Mays Funeral
The family has not decided on the funeral proceedings yet and no date has been finalized yet. I am keeping tabs on it and as soon as the funeral dates are scheduled, I will make them available here.
Were you his fan? Did you like him or found the way he gave the sales pitch fascinating? If yes, let it be known to the family and friends below. If you have any condolence messages, the family would appreciate if you leave some kind words as well.
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Please let me know about the funeral i have to give my condolences.
So sorry for your loss. My heart just aches for you. I enjoyed watching Billy on T.V. He was an advertising icon.
RIP Billy Mays. He was an American Icon, anyone will admit. He will always be a part of our homes and a part of our hearts.
Billy Mays really was the guy who made infomercials come on the scene. He’s a pioneer in that respect, and I’ll miss his exuberant pitching. I hope that Discovery Channel chooses to finish showing this season of Pitchmen without edits – that’s probably what he would have wanted.
billy mays was my idol, i stayed up all night watch pitchmen and i would make everyone shut up everytime his commercials came on. i think billy mays is the most amazing celebrity in this entire world. when i found out he died, i sadly cried
i love billy mays, and i’m really sorry for his familys loss.
i would kill to attend his funeral.
It is really sad new to hear. I wish I would wake up from this bad dream of everyone dying.
This hurts. My condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues. He was a terrific salesman, and a hero to myself, I invent things, and it would have been great to have had the chance to work with Billy in outsourcing a gizmo or two. Our prayers and best wishes are with the family and those closest to him, and everyone he touched. R.I.P.
This is truly a sad day as I just found out about Billy. We went to high school together and lived about a stone’s throw away during our teenage years.
To the Mays family, you have our deepest and sincere sympathies at this time of sorrow for you.
I will respect your privacy by not naming you. This is the Wright Family’s oldest son.
God Bless You!!!
Billy was a one-of-a -kind…a real talent. Anyone associated with this man was lucky as his enthusiam and energy could sell anything! Our condolences to his family, friends, and associates on this major loss!
I wrote an article (click on my name for the direct link) about Billy Mays’ death and the products he promoted. My heart goes out to him and his family.
I am crying so much right he was my idol and i used to excite every1 with his loud and exelerating voice,i would love to have the funeral information whenever possible.if you can you can text it to me at 727-422-7024.that would be greatly appreciated.RIP BILLY MAYS thank you.
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Pitchmen was one of my favorite new shows. Having been in sales my entire adult life I have the utmost respect for Billy. He’s a true legend in the field and will be missed dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with the family today. For all of those wishing to honor him the family is asking you to “Wear Blue for Billy” tomorrow. Who can forget his trademark blue shirt? The world has lost yet another icon this week.
We’ll miss you Billy… RIP
My heart goes out to the family of Billy Mays. He was in our home daily with the commercials and he will be sorely missed. He sold me on a few of the products he advertised for. May the Lord comfort you in this hour of need.
May God Bless you, the family.
RIP, Billy, we miss you.
My mother passed away exactly one week ago today. She had to have EVERYTHING that Billy Mays sold. His name was even mentioned in my eulogy for her. My sincere condolences for the Billy Mays family; however, I have some peace in knowing that he is with my mom in Heaven and I am sure that she is hoping he has brought some OXY Clean with him.
God rest his soul and many prayers for the family.
just wanted to let you know that i am praying for your family during this hard time .
Billy was my icon in life i was so facinated how he made me want to buy all of his products he sold it was a heartache when i found out about his death i will miss him dearly
billy mays was one of the most hated people on television. an intrusive loud mouthed hack who made millions run for the remote. thank god i’ll not have his screaming inflicted on me again.
You have my condolences. It was a shock to see this on the news. We’ll miss this guy. Although he’s known as “The OxiClean Guy” we all know he was much more than just that, Keep up your spirits!
Billy Mays will be missed by many. He always made me want to buy OxiClean! May he rest in peace.
May God be with his family through these hard times.
I will miss Billy Mays very much!
I am so sorry for your loss, my condolences.
As a Billy Mays fan, I am shocked and saddened to learn of his unexpected passing. My wife and I used to joke that you couldn’t get through a weekend without hearing that familar phrase: “Hi, Billy Mays here …” I was also a big fan of Pitchmen on Discovery channel; although I do have to say that I wasn’t to crazy about the way Anthony Sullivan would constantly criticize Billy’s work. You just never know if you’ll be here tomorrow. RIP, Billy and my soncerest condolences to Billy’s family.
Wow, I was very sad to hear the news about Billy Mays…I love to watch him on the Pitchmen series, He will be missed by many. My condolences to the family of Billy, I wish there was something I could do for you but I’m just a little person from Colorado. God bless
RIP Pichman, you will be greatly missed
Hello, I am a female Pastor. My deepest condolences goes to Mr. Mays family for the pain and suffering they have to endure during this devastating moment. I pray that God in His infinate love will comfort the Mays family. I heard Mr. Mays several times on TV doing his informercial, and I thought it was a very distinctive way to sell products. Although he was loud but he was not annoying to me. May the God the Creator of this Universe bring peace and tranquility to the family and those who were close to him. Rest in Peace!
I was shocked to hear about what happened. I hope those that are close to him will find comfort during this time. God bless you all and comfort you.
Billy Jr. I am so very very sorry! Sully, I am also so very sorry. Billy jr. help your grandfather grieve and stay close to your little sister. Remind her everyday about the father you became so close too. losing a father is very hard especially when you cannot remember him. You are in my prayers always….. more people than you could ever pathom…. will have you all in their hearts. May god bless and keep you.
S: I really loved his commercials. He seemed like a great guy. I was soooo upset when i heard the news. My condolences to the family during this tough time. We will all miss his commercials and presence. We’ll miss you and we love you Billy Mays. From his #1 fan.
E: im very soory to hear of his death. i was shocked to hear that he had passed. i think he had the best commercials ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry to his family he looked like a really nice person. SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS WE ARE ALL HEAR FOR YOU. lean on me when your not strong i’ll be your friend ill help you carry on. FROM HIS REAL #1 FAN.
I was so shocked to hear about this. I really enjoyed Billy’s commercials, he really had a way of talking to the people and getting them to buy his products. He was loud but he had a way with words and his commercials had a way of getting you to stop what your doing just to listen to him talk. My heart goes out to you and my prayers. god bless you
Billy will be missed. I have known him for many years. Typically we would run into each other at tradeshows and we’d always catch up on personal and professional stuff. Always a gentleman and always considerate of others, as I said he will be missed. I just saw Billy with his wife and kids in San Diego a few weeks ago and they all looked so wonderful and happy. What a shame this is.
Holy crap!! God listens to my prayers after all!
On your way Billy-boy!
Hello,
My name is Amanda and I am writing because billy Mays was a really good sales person he would grab your attention whenever you would see him through the television. I send my deepest sympathy to the family of Billy Mays. If you would let me know when the arrangements.
With Deep Sympathy,
Amanda
I to am from the Pittsburgh area and was a big fan of billys I to watched pitchmen and all of his infomercials he worked hard to get where he was at today I applaud him for his persistence and dedication also his products were great and I like the fact he didn’t sell junk either the world will miss you there will never be another pitchman like you I’m sure you’ll be imitated but you’ll always be the best my condolences to your family sincerely chris
im sorry for this man! he was at first annoying but then i got used to him and then i loved him!! now its so sad to know that hes passed away.. no more oxyclean or kaboom.
So so sorry to hear of Billy’s death. His commercials we’re loud, in-your-face and even sometimes obnoxious… but the boy could sell!! He was good because his passion was real and he obviously loved what he was doing. I enjoyed watching him on Pitchman, I hope they air the rest of the series and it would be nice to see them do something special as a tribute. I can’t imagine the grief of Sully & the production team, Discovery Ch and especially his immediate family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Heaven will be whiter, brighter and (certainly) LOUDER!
God bless, rest in peace. Chuck
I offer my condolences to Mr. Mays’ family and friends. He was a great man, and this is a huge loss. I was, and always will be a big fan of Billy Mays. May he rest in peace.
I’m only 13 years old but I grew up listening and watching Billy Mays. I truly think the world won’t be the sames with out Billy. Billy will always have the great title of “The King of Infommercials”. I would give anything to have Billy back in this world. His loss will never be forgotten. Rest In Peace Billy.
Colin Barlow
My God, I just remember watching pitchmen last week. I’ve had the pleasure to see a little of the man behind the advertisement on the show. I have wished I could have invented something or been famous as a celebrity so I could have met him in person. May God bless, and my most sincere condolences.
Me and my husband watched “Pitchmen”. We was a big fan of Billy May. He will surely be missed. We will keep his family in our prayers. RIP Billy May.
I loved Billy Mays from Oxy Clean to the garden auger. Pitchmen was a fresh breath of entertainment on our boring tv shows now airing. Billy, you will deeply be missed by me and millions of true fans. God Bless your family! Hang in there Sully, I know it has to be tough on you man, Ive lost a few good friends, It hurts. RIP Billy, You rocked the infommercials brother<>
I can’t believe how sad I am about this. Even a couple of days later, I am sitting here with tears coming out just thinking about Billy being gone. I guess it brings back memories of when my father passed away almost 20 years ago. Billy seems like the father I (or someone like me) never had. The TV show “Pitchmen” seems to show how genuine he really was, and he will be missed for many years to come. We miss you Billy.
Everything that I could say has already been said.
He will surely be missed. We will keep his family in our prayers. RIP Billy Mays.
To all the people who are negative towards those who have passed away, you all should be ashamed. It doesn’t matter who the person was, the families should and deserve the respect and love that they deserve at this time of need and for privacy. My heart goes out to everyone who has lost a loved one. May they all rest in peace and know that God is watching over them and has made each and everyone of them guardian angels to watch over and protect their loved ones that have been left behind on this earth. May you always hold your loved ones close to your heart for there is only one life that we have and don’t ever take it for granted. LIVE,LOVE,and LAUGH every day to the fullest as if it is your last day on this earth. You may never get another chance. Youmay get the chance to say goodbye either. I hope that what I’m saying to all that this is a reminder to let the people that you are close to that are still here on this earth to hug them and tell them how much you love them for there may never be another chance to do so. May those who have passed on famous and not famous rest in peace and may God carry you onto the next journey.
My sympathy to Billie Mays wife, children, friends and his family. God Bless you all in your sorrow and grief.
I enjoyed his energy and his enthusiasum and his happy manner when he did his work.
Love,
Roseann Brennan
I can not imagine watching television and not seeing Billy at some point! I will miss his energy and yes, his loud voice! He was a good soul and helped so many people realize their dreams. He was an inspiration. I have shed real tears over this man’s passing, a man who I didn’t even know personally. May God bless Billy and his family and please know that he was loved by so many.
Sorry that Billy Mays died so young! I like that the commercials are still being aired and especially the new ones.
RIP Billy Mays
The louder you yell the less I hear.