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The voice of America Online’s “You’ve got mail” has died at age 74
His cassette recording, made for $200 in 1989, was a sound that defined an online generation.
The film stars Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan as rival bookstore owners who unknowingly fall in love through anonymous email exchanges. Director Nora Ephron built the movie's narrative around the anticipation that AOL users felt when hearing Edwards' voice announce new messages, with the film grossing $250 million worldwide. His voice continues to greet users of AOL's current email service, maintaining an enduring connection to the early days of consumer Internet access.
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