Billy Mays Net Worth

Billy Mays was estimated to have a net worth of $10 Million

Billy Mays Wiki Biography

William Darrell Mays Jr. was born on the 20^th July 1958, in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania USA. He was a television personality known for his work as a pitchman on the Home Shopping Network, promoting products such as OxiClean, Orange Glo, and Orange Clean, among others. His career on television spanned from 1993 until 2009.

According to sources, Billy Mays acquired a net worth of $10 million through his television career and his collaboration with Anthony Sullivan in the TV show “PitchMen” shortly before his passing, which also contributed to his wealth.

Billy Mays Net Worth $10 Million

Billy grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and attended Sto-Rox High School. He later enrolled at West Virginia University but dropped out after two years. He began his career working in his father’s waste company before moving to Atlantic City, New Jersey, where he started as a salesman of Washmatik portable devices and other TV-advertised products on the Atlantic City boardwalk.

After initial success as a salesman, he traveled across the country, selling various maintenance tools and products for 12 years. His net worth began to increase significantly in 1993 when he teamed up with Max Appel, the founder of OrangeGlo International, and began promoting the company’s products on the Home Shopping Network. This marked the turning point in his financial growth.

Due to his sales skills, he gained exposure on the Home Shopping Network, and with numerous positive customer reviews, he expanded his career and established his own company, Mays Promotions Inc. This solidified his name in the industry and led to collaborations with numerous brands, working on infomercials for products like Mighty Putty, Zorbeez, Turbo Tiger, and Kaboom, all of which significantly increased his net worth.

Billy also worked as an advertiser for ESPN, promoting its online services such as ESPN360. Additionally, he made a live appearance during the 2008 Champs Sports Game, announcing ESPN’s and ABC’s bowl games scheduled for the 1^st January 2009.

Prior to his death, Billy was featured in his show “PitchMen” alongside his colleague Anthony Sullivan, which aired on the Discovery Channel. Following his demise, the Discovery Channel paid tribute to Billy with an episode titled “PitchMen: A Tribute To Billy Mays”.

Billy passed away on 28^th June 2009 due to the consequences of heart disease, with an autopsy revealing the presence of painkiller drugs contributing to his demise.

He is survived by his wife Debora Mays (2002-09), his daughter Elizabeth, and a son, Billy Mays III, from his previous marriage with Delores Mays.

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