He died on Tuesday following 'a long illness,' according to a report.
The iconic figure died on Tuesday after suffering from "a long illness," according to an announcement by a local news station,ABC News has reached out to the station and his family members for comment.posted by AOL on YouTube, Edwards shared that he was offered the opportunity for the announcer gig through his wife who was an employee at the company.
"It all started when my wife, Karen, who worked for Quantum Computer Services, overheard Steve Case talking about adding a voice to the then upcoming AOL software in 1989 so she volunteered my voice a cassette deck in my living room," he explained at the time.The phrases soon became a staple of the AOL experience for millions and influenced pop culture.
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