Billy Mays, the hollering, bearded pitchman who tried to sell you cleaning products like OxiClean and Orange Glo on television infomercials, died today in Tampa, Florida.
He was 50.
Cause of death was not immediately known.
Media reports say that he was found dead by his wife, Deborah Mays, in their home.
No signs of foul play were reported by police.
An autopsy is to be conducted by tomorrow afternoon.
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