Billy Mayes found Dead

[Shoujo Q]

TMZ has confirmed TV pitchman Billy Mays was found dead today in his home in Tampa, Florida early this morning.



According to the Tampa PD, the 50-year-old TV pitchman was found unresponsive by his wife Deborah at 7:45 AM.



TMZ has learned Mays' body has already been removed from his home.



There are reports that Mays had just returned from Philadelphia, where he shot a new OxiClean commercial.



We're told Mays was at his home around 6:00 PM last night, and according to a source Mays was "acting fine and normal ... he was talking business with his father-in-law."



According to cops, there are no signs of forced entry to the residence and no foul play is suspected.



The Medical Examiner's office is expected to complete the autopsy by tomorrow afternoon.



Billy's wife Deborah just released the following statement:



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.

[neshcom]

His son's Twitter page seems to back this up. MSNBC and FOX both has similar reports.



I'm really going to miss Billy. He was such a character. You couldn't mistake him for anybody else. He was so charismatic and he was a good businessman. His show was a real treat to watch. Rest in peace.

[aisasami]

<img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... ryalot.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':danceman:' /> RIP Billy! <img src='http://mm-bbs.org/public/style_emoticon ... ryalot.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />



I really love him and his corky personality. Even though I didn't bu his endorsed products, I really love his commercials due to him. It's too sad that a lot of people are dying this week, who is next?



In remembrance:



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtYdDK1uTDI

[JPope]

What fucked up week. Pitchmen was a pretty good show. I liked Mays a lot more after watching it.

[Geof]

I had no idea who this was until I looked him up & recognized the picture. But I have to hand it to the L.A. Times' Andrew Malcolm for his blog title.