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AOL's "You've Got Mail" Voice Dies
Elwood Edwards, the voice of AOL's famous "You've got mail" greeting, dies at 74.
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- What was the cause of Elwood Edwards' death?
- Elwood Edwards, the voice behind AOL's iconic "You've got mail" greeting, passed away at the age of 74 due to complications from a stroke.
- How did Elwood Edwards get the job of voicing the AOL messages?
- His voice became instantly recognizable to millions, though his face remained largely unknown, a fact that he found amusing and somewhat mysterious.
- What other work did Elwood Edwards do besides voicing AOL messages?
- Beyond the "You've got mail" greeting, Edwards voiced other AOL messages and also lent his voice to an episode of "The Simpsons" and an appearance on "The Tonight Show."
- What was Elwood Edwards' background before he became known for his AOL voice?
- Before his AOL fame, Edwards worked in radio and television, holding various roles such as weatherman and announcer; he later worked at WKYC-TV in Cleveland.
- How much money did Elwood Edwards earn for recording the iconic "You've got mail" greeting?
- Edwards recorded the famous phrase in 1989 at his home for a mere $200; his wife, a customer service representative for AOL, suggested him for the role.