TV pitchman Billy Mays was found dead in his Tampa home this morning. Early reports are saying he suffered a head injury during a flight landing yesterday which the FAA is saying was his fault for not wearing a seat belt. TMZ reports:
After the flight, Billy told FOX 13 in Tampa that something struck him in the head — here’s Billy’s actual quote:
“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.”
We called the FAA for comment, and a spokesperson told us, “The passenger needs to wear a seat belt during landing and he didn’t.”
I wasn’t even going to post about this until a surprising amount of e-mails rolled in. Turns out OxiClean is a more prominent thread in our nation’s tapestry than I realiz- Wait. It gets out hooker blood doesn’t it? Now I get it, and 100 gallons, please.
Rest in Peace, Billy.
Laura | June 28, 2009 at 1:48 pm
God he was annoying. But not as annoying as Vince from SHAM-WOW.
RIP
Blueberrypancake | June 28, 2009 at 1:49 pm
He died in Tampa, not Philly.
Pitchman | June 28, 2009 at 1:49 pm
Act fast and you will not only get hit on the head, but we will throw in a once in a lifetime offer of death. That’s right, but you better act fast as IM FRIKN FIRST BIOTCHES!!!
Blueberrypancake | June 28, 2009 at 1:49 pm
He died in Tampa, not Philly.
FIRST | June 28, 2009 at 1:49 pm
NO WAY
YOU SHUT YOUR WHORE MOUTH WHEN BILLY MAYS IS TALKING!
Mike | June 28, 2009 at 1:50 pm
Dear God, when I said I wanted Billy Mays to die I meant his career, not the man himself. Sorry for the misunderstanding…
Pitchman | June 28, 2009 at 1:51 pm
One lousy frikn minute. See folks, if you don’t act fast, there will be no glory left for you… only shame and ridicule.
twzzlrgirl | June 28, 2009 at 1:51 pm
Good Lord…everyone is dropping like flies. Who could possibly be next?? I know, how about the annoying SOB who put up all the “Dance Your Ass Off” ads that are currently hovering around the SuperFish page.
And when I scroll down the ads follow me…..Son of a …..
RIP, Billy Mays (by the way)…it should’ve been shamwow guy instead.
Phatasmagoria | June 28, 2009 at 1:53 pm
THESE CELEBRITIES ARE IN DANGER, GIRL!
meee | June 28, 2009 at 1:56 pm
is this the apocalypse or something? why the fuck is everyone dying?!?!
who the hell is going to tell me about orange glo & oxyclean now?
Liz | June 28, 2009 at 1:59 pm
:’(
Dread not | June 28, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Couldn’t stand Billy’s screaming. Leno had him on his show and Billy explained that he used to sell products on a boardwalk and he had to be loud to be heard. Didn’t seem so annoying after that. RIP. I’d like to slap-chop Vince across the throat, then use a Sham-wow to soak up any blood evidence. : )
kerplunk | June 28, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Billy Mays was a class act. He was one of the good ones. RIP, Billy.
Pewps | June 28, 2009 at 2:03 pm
But Wait!…THERE’S MORE!!!
Oh no…there isn’t.
James | June 28, 2009 at 2:07 pm
This sucks. I loved Billy Mays. Rest in Peace.
bluepixie | June 28, 2009 at 2:10 pm
How is wearing your seatbelt supposed to keep you safe from objects falling out of storage bins?? Stupid FAA.
Kristi | June 28, 2009 at 2:10 pm
This is just so tragic. I really liked Billy Mays. My heart goes out to all his family and loved ones.
FAA – way to stay classy – blame the passenger for getting hit on the head because he wasn’t wearing a seatbelt?! How does wearing a seatbelt protect you from head injury due to falling luggage from overhead compartments – oh WAIT, seatbelts don’t protect your head! Wearing a seatbelt will never protect you from objects falling on your head (which I’ve discovered from a car accident I was in) Use your brain, FAA. Way to “spin control”.
Newcastle | June 28, 2009 at 2:14 pm
People, think about it. Shit falling out of bins generally doesn’t strike you in the head if you are in your seat. Sounds like he fell out of his seat and shit THEN fell out of the bins and struck him in the head.
cadcat | June 28, 2009 at 2:17 pm
@18 Yes, it can happen. I had something fall out and hit me on the head, and I was in my seat.
tvo | June 28, 2009 at 2:19 pm
wow I just saw him on Conan this week promoting his new show..
twzzlrgirl | June 28, 2009 at 2:20 pm
According to the FAA, if Natasha Richardson had been wearing a seatbelt on that ski slope, she would be alive today.
What a bunch of jackasses….
tvo | June 28, 2009 at 2:20 pm
wow I just saw him on Conan this week promoting his new show.. tragic
The Superfacial | June 28, 2009 at 2:28 pm
Celebrity Deaths usually come in threes, Leave it to Billy to throw in another one ABSOLUTELY FREE!
Ihji96 | June 28, 2009 at 2:29 pm
My heart goes out to his family, may he rest in peace. I actually liked the dude. My son loved him, said he had charisma and could sell anything. I tend to agree. Infomercials will never be the same again.
RJ | June 28, 2009 at 2:49 pm
This sucks. Always enjoyed the guy. Had been watching Pitchmen and it was cool to get to see a little of the behind the scenes. Billy seemed like a pretty decent guy and a hardworking individual. RIP, Billy…
Delish | June 28, 2009 at 2:58 pm
This makes # 5 so that means one more. 3×2=6
1.) David Carridene
2.)Ed McMann
3.)Farrah Fawcett
4.) Micheal Jackson
5.) Billy Mays
I really like his show, he had a great personality ! Not like that douche nozzle Sully……anywho , Billy, you’ll be missed!
Rabbit | June 28, 2009 at 2:59 pm
He was annoying, but damn, it’s going to be weird not hearing that voice on tv anymore!
RIP Billy…
xkill | June 28, 2009 at 3:02 pm
I always loved it when he said “….whopping three pound bucket!”
Name (required): | June 28, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Its Al-Queda Damint!
They are killing all of American Celebrities in ways which we wouldn’t think it was them, but it is!
We’re Under Attack Again! NOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!
Ajlouny | June 28, 2009 at 3:04 pm
This is so sad. He is so young and from his info commercials was so viabrant and full of life. I bet he suffered internal brain injuries from the flight he took. RIP Billy.
The Superfacial | June 28, 2009 at 3:09 pm
Blame Canada!
david .d. davidson | June 28, 2009 at 3:11 pm
I CANT BELIEVE IT, HE WAS SUCH A GREAT BASEBALL PLAYER, A TRUE SAN FRANCISCO ICON
RIP THE SAY HEY KID
friendlyfires | June 28, 2009 at 3:13 pm
He was too pushy, he pushed himself too hard
Girugamesh | June 28, 2009 at 3:23 pm
I CANNOT COMPREHEND HOW GOD COULD BE SUCH A CRUEL MAN
TAKING AWAY BILLY MAYS IS LIKE TAKING AWAY PORN
IT’S LIKE TURNING ON HBO AT 1 IN THE MORNING AND REALIZING THERE IS NO PORN ANYMORE
NOW WHEN I WATCH INFOMERCIALS I WILL NO LONGER SEE BILLY MAYS EXCEPT WHAT IS LEFT OF HIS OXYCLEAN.
GOODNIGHT SWEET PRINCE, YOU WILL BE MISSED.
cavy | June 28, 2009 at 3:25 pm
I’m so bummed out! I feel so bad for Billy’s family and his friends, especially Sully. This is horrible – what the fuck is going on with all these deaths? And everyone is passing away WAY TOO YOUNG! Jesus, I hope to be traveling and having a great life at 50…62…etc….this is heart breaking!
RIP Billy – we love you and you will be greatly missed. <3
cavy | June 28, 2009 at 3:28 pm
26. Delish -
I know what you mean…it’s so scary! I’m still not over Bea Arthur so I count her as “1″….lets hope so (hate to lose anymore!).
Today feels so surreal….I’m at a loss for words…..I’m stunned. :0(
Lori | June 28, 2009 at 3:29 pm
Wow. I was just saying last week that he needed to die, but I meant figuratively, not literally. REST IN PEACE, BILLY!!!!!!!!
cheezy_poof | June 28, 2009 at 3:55 pm
@14. Pewps – June 28, 2009 2:03 PM
But Wait!…THERE’S MORE!!!
Oh no…there isn’t.
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AHAHAHAHAHA RIP Oxy dude your amazing products remove semen like a champ.. er I mean
Dar | June 28, 2009 at 3:59 pm
I wished him permanent laryngitis so he couldn’t make anymore frickin’ annoying commercials, but certainly not death. This is one sad, bizarre week…
A | June 28, 2009 at 4:01 pm
Why is everyone dieing this week?
alfalfa | June 28, 2009 at 4:19 pm
I can’t believe he’s gone. He was an infomercial icon.
missywissy | June 28, 2009 at 4:36 pm
We run to the tv when Billy Mays is on. Seriously. He was comical (why is he always yelling?) yet mesmerizing. Kind of an inside family joke to want to watch Billy Mays.
I can’t stand the shamwow guy, but I guess that will be his predecessor.
RIP Billy, didn’t know ya, but you seemed alright.
G. Reaper | June 28, 2009 at 5:00 pm
Everyone is dying because everyone dies.
Billy apparently wasn’t a pervert like Carradine or Jackson, but we all have to go sometime.
Now matter how famous, powerful or rich you get, death, the great equalizer, is gonna find you sooner or later…
Toots Bronstein | June 28, 2009 at 5:29 pm
BILLY MAYS HERE FOR MIGHTY CASKET!!!
Too soon?
Venom | June 28, 2009 at 5:29 pm
R.I.P. Billy.
What a weird week.
Not a great time to be a celebrity.
Alli Watermelon | June 28, 2009 at 5:44 pm
#16…That’s what I was wondering. What does him not wearing his seatbelt have to do with objects suddenly falling on his head? RIP, Billy! =(
mafme | June 28, 2009 at 5:48 pm
I hated him at first, then he started to grow on me to the point where i actually looked forward to his commercials. Then he did that spot for ESPN which was simply awesome.
So stuff fell on his head and that’s because he wasn’t wearing a seatbelt? Shaw.
justifiable | June 28, 2009 at 6:06 pm
Goddamn it, I really liked him. Stupid slow brain bleed. It happens to a lot more people than you’d think – you hit your head hard enough and next thing you “don’t feel well”, you go to bed because you don’t want to be a wuss or make a fuss and next thing you know you wake up dead.
ROUGH--king of fap | June 28, 2009 at 6:59 pm
The death week aint over, we still have a couple of hours to go….
Spider-Man | June 28, 2009 at 7:14 pm
dude COME ON! billy mays too!?
god must be pissed the fuck off.
godfucking damnit, now what am i supposed to wash my carpet with when i kill a hooker?
oh and YOU SHUT YOUR WHORE MOUTH WHEN BILLY MAYS IS TALKING.
are they gonna cremate him and put him in the last oxiclean bucket?