Edwards record a series of alerts for the online service in 1989, including “You’ve got mail!,” “Welcome,” “Files done” and “Goodbye.” He earned $200 for the gig.

Summary

Elwood Edwards, the voice of AOL’s “You’ve Got Mail!”, passed away at 74 due to complications from a stroke.

Hired in 1989 by Quantum Computer Services (later AOL), Edwards recorded several familiar prompts, including “Welcome” and “Goodbye,” earning $200 for the work.

His voice became a cultural touchstone, featured in the 1998 film You’ve Got Mail and an episode of The Simpsons.