Obituary of Billy Mays

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Billy Mays

William Darell Mays Jr. (born July 20, 1958 in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania) was a businessman who was best known for being on commercials for various products “OxiClean”, “Orange Glo”, “Kaboom”, and “Zorbeez.” Billy died on June 28, 2009 and his death was because of heart disease due to cocaine intoxication and hypertension. He died young at age 50 years old.

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Billy Mays Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Mays, Billy
    • Common Name: Billy Mays
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, United States
    • Birth Date: July 20, 1958
    • Age: 50 (at death)
    • Also Known As: King of the Pitch, Willy
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Christian
    • Net Worth: $10 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Johnsonville Sausage Brats
    • Favorite Color: Pink
    • Favorite Scent: Bloom Gocce di Fiori
    • Favorite Actor: Sophia Loren

    Billy's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: William Darrell Mays Jr.
    • Father: Billy Mays Sr.
    • Mother: Joyce Palm
    • Brother(s):
      • Randy Mays
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Dolores Mays (married ?-divorced 1990)
      • Deborah Mays (married 2002-2009, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Billy Mays III
    • Daughter(s):
      • Elizabeth Mays

Death Notice:

  • Date: June 28 2009 at age 50
  • Place: Tampa, Florida, United States
  • Cause of Death: Heart Disease (hypertension and cocaine intoxication)
  • Funeral Arrangements: Held on July 3, 2009, in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania
  • Interment: Buried in Mount Calvary Cemetery.

Category Tags:

BusinesspersonTV Personality American Born on July 20th Born in 1958 Born in Pennsylvania Died in 2009 Died at age 50 Died from Heart Disease

Billy's Notable Roles:

  • PitchMen
  • The Home Shopping Club

Quotable Quotes:

"Billy Mays was a charismatic and lively salesman who brought joy and excitement to every demonstration he performed, and his unforgettable legacy continues to inspire and entertain audiences. (V)"

"Billy Mays was a successful pitchman, known for his high-energy infomercials and loud catchphrases, who passed away suddenly at the age of 50. (V)"

Is Mr. Billy Mays still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-08-06 12:08:42
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