Elwood Edwards, Iconic Voice Behind “You’ve Got Mail,” Dies at 74

Elwood Edwards, the iconic voice behind AOL’s “You’ve got mail” notification, passed away at the age of 74 in New Bern, North Carolina. Originally a graphics supervisor and production manager for local TV stations, Edwards’ distinctive voice became synonymous with the early internet era. His simple, yet memorable phrases, recorded on a cassette player in his living room, became a cultural touchstone, even inspiring a film title. Despite his global fame, Edwards remained humble, continuing his career in television production and later as an Uber driver.