The man who voiced America Online’s famous “You’ve got mail” greeting has died at age 74. Elwood Edwards died Tuesday at his home in New Bern, North Carolina.

NEW BERN, N.C. - Elwood Edwards, an announcer known for voicing the iconic AOL email alert "You’ve got mail!" has died. He was 74 years old. He died Tuesday at his home in New Bern, North Carolina, his daughter confirmed. The cause was complications from a stroke late last year, she said.

Elwood Edwards reportedly only got $200 for the gig, which eventually led to a small voice cameo on The Simpsons and an appearance on The Tonight Show.

While Elwood Edwards was best known for his lineup of AOL quotes, namely "You've got mail!", "Files done," "Goodbye," and "Welcome," he was also active on the radio and in various

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Elwood Edwards, the voice behind AOL's iconic "You've Got Mail" alert, dies at 74, leaving behind a legacy that helped define the early internet experience for millions.

Edwards recorded the iconic AOL lines at home with a cassette recorder for $200. Little did he know, he would become the voice that welcomed millions of people to the world of email.

The man’s claim to fame eventually led to a small voice cameo in The Simpsons and an appearance on The Tonight Show.