Elwood Edwards, Iconic 'You've Got Mail' Voice, Passes at 74
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.