Billy Mays, The Famous Pitchman is Dead at 50

"Hi, Billy Mays Here!" It saddens me to say that we will never hear that phrase uttered again from such an influential man. It seemed like only yesterday that Billy Mays had started selling Oxiclean. Mays had a lot going for him beyond the infomercials as he had just signed a deal with Taco Bell to pitch for them.

From Oxiclean and Orange Glo to even making jest while pitching espn360.com, Billy Mays was the ultimate pitchman but he was much more to many people.

Our condolences go out to Billy's wife and family; we are very sorry for your loss. We know that he is in a better place doing what he loves to do.