This Feels Like One of Those Wrongs That’s Too Right to Quit

God bless the information age.

So Long, Billy Mays. My Mom Misses You Already.

Billy Mays, the boisterous television pitchman known for hawking items such as OxiClean and OrangeGlo has passed away in his Tampa, FL home this morning; he was 50 years old.

Police said there were no signs of forced entry to Mays’ residence and foul play is not suspected. Authorities said an autopsy should be complete by Monday afternoon.

“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,” Mays wife, Deborah, said in a statement on Sunday.

My mom (one of Billy’s numerous female admirers) is already locked up in her room, crying.  Okay, so she’s at the gym – and she’s not crying, but I can tell she’s hurting on the inside.  And what is it with all of these celebrities passing away (with two gone at 50)?  Dear Mom, please don’t turn 50 in two years.  Pleeeeease.

Goodbye, Billy Mays.  I’ll remember you always, as I wash this last load in OxiClean, in your honor.

P.S. – It’ isn’t about ShamWow, it’s about Zorbeez.

Enjoy a very recent appearance Billy made with A. Sullivan on The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien.

My mom really liked his beard.

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