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Death of AOL's "You've Got Mail" Voice
Elwood Edwards, the voice of AOL's iconic "You've got mail" greeting, passed away 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.
- What were some of Elwood Edwards' other media appearances?
- Before his AOL fame, Edwards worked in radio and television, holding various roles like weatherman, announcer, and camera operator, eventually working for WKYC-TV in Cleveland as a jack-of-all-trades.
- How did Elwood Edwards become the voice of AOL's "You've got mail"?
- His voice became instantly recognizable to millions, though his face remained largely unknown, leading to him being dubbed a "man of mystery" by AOL.
- What other roles did Elwood Edwards have besides being the voice of AOL's greetings?
- Besides the famous greeting, he also voiced AOL's "Welcome," "Goodbye," and "File's done" messages, and made appearances on shows like "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" and "The Simpsons."
- How much money did Elwood Edwards receive for recording the "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.