Billy Mays: Discovery Channel Marathon

Did you know Discovery is running an all day marathon tribute to Billy Mays? No? Well they are. And you should be watching. Why? Because, it's Billy Mays, man.
The marathon culminates at 10 p.m. EST with the series finale of PITCHMEN. Be there. Wear blue.

Pitchmen co-host Anthony "Sully" Sullivan had the following to say:

There are no words to describe how I feel about the passing of my great friend and fellow Pitchman Billy Mays. I have a massive hole in my heart. My thoughts go out to his wife, Deborah, son Billy III, and his beautiful daughter, Elizabeth, his mom and dad and his whole family.

Billy and I have known each other for 15 years. We are the greatest of friends. He was the best at what he did -- his uncompromising style coupled with his black beard, blue shirt and khaki pants will be embedded in my memory for all time. His uniqueness created an industry that I am proud to be a part of. We were literally joined at the hip for the past six months.

Discovery Channel's "Pitchmen" was not only a wonderful experience, but also a great opportunity for Billy and I to let people into our world and see what an awesome guy he was in front of the cameras and show our friendship to the world.

There was a lot more to Billy as a person than Billy the Pitchman -- he was a loving, caring family man with the heart and roar of a lion. He loved what he did and loved his fans. The overwhelming outpouring of support shows what an amazing individual Billy was.

I'm proud to have had him as a friend. I'll miss him greatly and I'll miss hearing him saying, "Hi Billy Mays here... Here's how to order!"

RIP BILLY.

GOODNIGHT SWEET PRINCE: Billy Mays Found Dead at 50

Mays was found dead in his Tampa, Fla. home this morning.
For more info check @YoungBillyMays and FoxNews.
Billy's Twitter says he was involved in a bumpy landing on a U.S. Airways flight on Saturday. Authorities are investigating whether the crash and Billy's death are related. He was scheduled for hip surgery tomorrow.

***UPDATED Monday, June 29 4:28 P.M.***
The Hillsborough County medical examiner Dr. Vernard Adams said Monday that Mays had heart disease.

Mays' wife, Deborah Mays, released this statement Monday: "While it provides some closure to learn that heart disease took Billy from us, it certainly doesn't ease the enormous void that his death has created in our lives."

RIP Billy, Pitchmen was one of my favorite shows this summer.

Viral Flashback: Billy Mays Neverscrub Dub

Figured I'd finish off the Billy Mays flashback with a classic from the creators over at Jabo0odyDubs.

Remember to check out "Pitchmen" next Wednesday, April 15, on the Discovery Channel. It's on right after Lost, so you have no excuse! You'll be at your TV!

Viral Flashback: Billy Mays Gangsta Remix

Remember to check out "Pitchmen" next Wednesday, April 15.

Viral Flashback: But wait, there's more!

In honor of Pitchmen, Billy Mays's upcoming reality show on the Discovery Channel, this week's Viral Flashback will be dedicated to classic outtakes from some of the most famous ads starring these late-night marketing gurus. Check out Pitchmen on Wednesday, April 15, at 10 p.m. ET/PT.