William "Billy" D. Mays, Jr. (born July 20, 1958, died June 28, 2009) is a television direct-response advertisement salesperson most notable for promoting OxiClean, Orange Glo, and other cleaning, home-based, and maintenance products. His distinctive beard and loud sales pitches have made him a recognizable television presence.[1]
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