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Autopsy: Cocaine contributed to Billy Mays' death

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 03:16:21 GMT

An official autopsy report released Friday found that cocaine use contributed to the heart disease that suddenly killed TV pitchman Billy Mays in June, but his family called the finding "speculative" and was considering getting an independent look at the results. The Hillsborough County medical examiner's office previously determined that the bearded, boisterous TV spokesman had a heart attack in his sleep. His wife found him unresponsive in bed in their Tampa condo June 28.
Mays, 50, was a pop-culture fixture with his energetic commercials pitching gadgets and cleaning products like Orange Glo and OxiClean.
While heart disease was the primary cause of his death, the medical examiner listed cocaine as a "contributory cause of death."
The medical examiner "concluded that cocaine use caused or contributed to the development of his heart disease, and thereby contributed to his death," the office said in a press release.
The office said Mays last used cocaine in the few days before his death but was not under the influence of the drug when he died. Hillsborough County spokeswoman Lori Hudson said nothing in the toxicology report indicated the frequency of Mays' cocaine use.
Cocaine can raise the arterial blood pressure, directly cause thickening of the left wall of the ventricle and accelerate the formation of atherosclerosis in the coronary arteries, the release said.
The toxicology tests also showed therapeutic amounts of painkillers hydrocodone, oxycodone and tramadol, as well as anti-anxiety drugs alprazolam and diazepam. Mays had suffered hip problems and was scheduled for hip-replacement surgery the day after he was found dead.
Mays' family questioned the finding of cocaine and criticized the medical examiner's officer for issuing the report.
"We were totally unaware of any non-prescription drug usage and are actively considering an independent evaluation of the autopsy results," Mays' family said in a statement.
The statement said the family was "extremely disappointed" by the release of the information. They said the report "contains speculative conclusions that are frankly unnecessary and tend to obscure the conclusion that Billy suffered from chronic, untreated hypertension, which only demonstrates how important it is to regularly monitor one's health."
Longtime friend and colleague AJ Khubani, founder and CEO of the "As Seen on TV" product company Telebrands, said Mays never showed any signs of drug use and was always prepared for his many commericial shoots.
"I'm just shocked," Khubani said. "He was the model of a responsible citizen."
Mays, a McKees Rocks, Pa., native, developed his style demonstrating knives, mops and other "As Seen on TV" gadgets on Atlantic City's boardwalk. For years he worked as a hired gun on the state fair and home show circuits, attracting crowds with his booming voice and genial manner.

He got his start on TV on the Home Shopping Network and then branched out into commercials and infomercials. He developed such a strong following that he became the subject of a reality TV series, Discovery Channel's "Pitchmen."

True Blood

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:16:57 GMT

Two weeks without True Blood is like two weeks without sex. I can see if they wanted to take a break halfway through. But only 3 episodes in is a hurter.

Babies Are Everywhere!!

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 15:25:02 GMT

Right now, I feel like Tina Fey's character in the movie, Baby Mama. There are babies and pregnant women everywhere! lol I would love to become pregnant, and give my husband kids. At the moment we are debating the number of kids we want. He wants 12. I want 6. 12 and 6 might be up there in high numbers, but we love kids and having them is the only thing that's on our brain. But we also know that wanting kids can also slow down the process of actually becoming pregnant. And its crazy. Because we both want a baby. I told my husband that when they come they will come eventually. But we are still anxious on becoming pregnant.

Legacy?

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 04:58:30 GMT

I really want to do a legacy with no cheats in it at all.
But I'm big on using cheats and whatnot. And I don't really want to mess it up. But I'm really anxious to start one out. I just have my issues with using cheat codes. Especially my fave 'motherlode'

Biden kicked ass tonight

Writer's Block: Your Username

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 03:16:45 GMT

Why did you choose your user name? Is there any special meaning or story behind it?

Submitted By lilbananapie

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LAC are my (maiden) initials...Now that I am married its LAA But the name was made before the marriage. xD. And I was born in 87.

Fuck you, 2008

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 15:18:21 GMT

Now hurry the fuck up and be over with.

This year has officially sucked.

One of my favorite comedians has passed away..

Rest In Peace, Bernie.

You are killing my buzz, Edward.

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 14:07:33 GMT

I am currently reading Breaking Dawn. And though I have had it for about 3 days I am only on page 91. I have better things to do in life then to try and take the time to read the book. lol This book is seriously a laughing fest! I am literally dying at the fuckedupness of this book. Whoever allowed this to be published should be shot! But its an alright book. Too many things going on at once. Glad its not in complete detail. Or we'd all be in trouble. lol Already know what happens in the book. Thanks to ONTD, and other livejournals. lol

Sims Life Stories

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:37:46 GMT

Okay. Since getting a new laptop. I was able to finally get a 'Sims 2' type game on the laptop. Cause the original Sims 2 wouldn't play on the laptop.

But I am loving Sims Life Stories. Its alright. One of the stories is crazy. Riley and her husband are both Romance Sims. First time ever have I seen a Romance Sim wanting to get married. And actually get a good memory on it. Chances are. Its for the story. Cause right after I got them married. The true romance in both Sims came out. lol

woohoo with 3 sims,
have two lovers

Its fun.

Writer's Block: The Eternal Nocturnal Struggle

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:47:10 GMT

Vampires or werewolves?

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Vampires for sure! I love reading books on them.

June

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:23:28 GMT

Its only June. Why is it so freakin hot?! I have no idea why. thats bad business with me. Cause then that'll mean, that July will be bursting hot! Ugh. The humidity!

Management

Thu, 08 May 2008 01:53:40 GMT

Finally after working (on & off) with Mickey D's. I have been promoted to management!

Yeah babay!

HumanForSale.com

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 02:25:33 GMT

HumanForSale.com - Online Quizzes

Balcony

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 05:09:22 GMT

The only way to pull off a Sunday afternoon quickie with their 8 year old son in the apartment was to send him out on the balcony with a Popsicle and tell him to report on all the neighborhood activities. He began his commentary as his parents put their plan into operation:
"There's a car being towed from the parking lot" he shouted. A few moments passed... "An ambulance just drove by" A few moments later "Looks like the Anderson's have company" he called out. "Matt's riding a new bike....." "The Coopers are having sex!!"
Startled, Mother and Dad shot up in bed. Dad cautiously asked, "How do you know they are having sex??"
"Jimmy Cooper is standing out on his balcony with a Popsicle too."

I found this too funny! =D

Writer's Block: Happily Ever After?

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 19:35:50 GMT

How did you spend Valentine's Day?

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I spent it with my husband. Best V-day ever. IMO

First Post!

Sat, 09 Feb 2008 15:14:32 GMT

Round Two Of Journal Making!

I suck. Really suck at trying to keep a journal up.
1. Because I tend to forget about them.
2. Don't really know what to type in them.
3. Because I'm just lazy.

But since many LJ_Groups I want to join. You have to have journal entries. So for the sake of them and myself of not getting rejected. I'm going to start writing in the journals. Hopefully. But understandable to why they want you to have journal entries. Cause people like to Spam a lot. But I'm no Spammer. I hate them. Seriously.