Elwood Edwards, Iconic 'You've Got Mail' Voice, Passes at 74
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Elwood Edwards, the voice behind AOL's iconic "You've Got Mail" alert, has passed away at 74. Edwards recorded the famous line in 1989 for $200, contributing to AOL's role as a pioneer in bringing people online in the '90s. AOL's peak came with its ill-fated merger with Time Warner in 2001, which failed as the dot-com bubble burst and broadband internet rose. Despite AOL's decline, Edwards' voice remains a nostalgic symbol for many.
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