Elwood Edwards, Iconic AOL 'You've Got Mail' Voice, Passes at 74
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Elwood Edwards, the iconic voice behind AOL's "You've got mail" notification, has died at 74. His voice became a cultural touchstone, inspiring the 1998 film "You've Got Mail" and appearing in various media, including "The Simpsons." Edwards also recorded humorous sound files and worked in television production. Despite his passing, his voice remains a nostalgic symbol of early internet culture.
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