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Billy Mays' widow contradicts chronic cocaine claims
by Danny Gallagher, posted Oct 15th 2009 7:35PM
The wife of the late Billy Mays once again came to the side of her late husband over allegations that a cocaine overdose killed the pitchman. This time Billy's wife, Deborah, claims she has conclusive proof that her late husband was not a habitual drug user.
The family paid for a second review of Billy's autopsy and doesn't deny that he may have used cocaine in the days leading up to his death, but does deny that he was a "chronic" user. The latest release from the family said the independent investigation concludes cocaine use did not contribute to his untimely death.
[via TVTattle]
Hi, Billy Mays III here for South Park...
by Danny Gallagher, posted Oct 9th 2009 1:02PM
If you're a celebrity and you appear on TV's South Park, chances are it's not going to end good for you. You're either going to end up dead, in Hell, or dead and in Hell. So you can probably imagine the reaction from the family of the late TV pitchman Billy Mays: exuberant joy and ecstatic excitement.
Billy's son Billy Mays III said on his Twitter page that he was "proud" and "honored" his late father was included in their "Dead Celebrities" episode. He's also trying to get a cel of his father's caricature autographed by Matt Stone and Trey Parker.
He hasn't said if he's gotten it yet or not, but he's reportedly sweetening the deal for the South Park creators by throwing in an extra bottle of Chipotlaway absolutely free. Matt and Trey, call now!
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