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Medical Examiner: Billy Mays Likely Died of a Heart Attack

June 29, 2009
by: 
 Bridget Daly

According to a Florida medical examiner, Billy Mays likely died of a heart attack yesterday in his Tampa home. More tests are needed, but Hillsborough County Medical Examiner Vernard Adams said the 50-year-old Mays suffered from hypertensive heart disease.

Adams said Mays, a father of two, was taking the prescription painkillers Tramadol and hydrocodone for hip pain, but there was no indication of drug abuse.

Billy was found dead by his wife Deborah. The day before, he hit his head during a rough landing on a commercial airliner, but Adams said there was no evidence of head trauma.

This is such a sad story. We’ll bring you more details as further results from the autopsy are released. Our thoughts are with the Mays family at this time.
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Reader Comments
1:11PM 07/12/09 LosAngBabe09
Poor Guy! R.I.P
5:35PM 06/29/09 jengrl29
im deeply sadened by this news goodby billy mays my heart and prayers goes to his family and friends
3:49PM 06/29/09 shortthing
i'm so sorry 4 the loss of billy he will missed much rest in peace Billy you were a fun guy.
2:36PM 06/29/09 myholly787
Way to go, Billy! Quiet and peaceful. RIP...
2:27PM 06/29/09 StarryEyes87
Aww! My condolance with his family. may God Bless his soul! RIP Billy Mays! ='(
11:09AM 06/29/09 ktygirl
Maybe so...some have what they call "silent" heart attacks and you don't know until one comes and kills you. Rest In Peace Billy...you were a fun TV guy!
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