Elwood Edwards, the voice of AOL's 'You've Got Mail!', dies at 74
Elwood Edwards, the voice of AOL's 'You've Got Mail!', dies at 74
www.nbcnews.com
Elwood Edwards, the voice of AOL's 'You've Got Mail!', dies at 74
Summary
Elwood Edwards, the voice of AOL’s “You’ve Got Mail!”, passed away at 74 due to complications from a stroke.
Hired in 1989 by Quantum Computer Services (later AOL), Edwards recorded several familiar prompts, including “Welcome” and “Goodbye,” earning $200 for the work.
His voice became a cultural touchstone, featured in the 1998 film You’ve Got Mail and an episode of The Simpsons.