Billy Mays: Pitchman Known for OxiClean Dies at 50

Billy Mays was an American television pitchman. Born on July 20, 1958, in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, he started out selling products on the Atlantic City boardwalk.

His loud, enthusiastic style made him famous in commercials for OxiClean, Orange Glo and Kaboom. He starred in the Discovery Channel series Pitchmen, and his bearded face became one of the most recognized in advertising.

He was found dead at his home in Tampa, Florida, on June 28, 2009, at age 50. The medical examiner ruled the cause hypertensive heart disease. He had a wife, Deborah, and two sons.

Achievements: Pitchman for OxiClean, star of Pitchmen.

Birth: July 20, 1958 - McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania.

Profession: Television pitchman.

Interesting Facts: He started out selling products at the Atlantic City boardwalk.