Empire Carpet spokesman Elmer Lynn Hauldren -- the most famous carpet spokesperson of all time -- has died at age 89.

Elmer Lynn Hauldren Dead

You may remember Elmer from decades Empire commercials ... you know, the ones that feature that super-catchy jingle ... 800-588-2300 ... EMPIRE (today!).

Elmer -- a decorated WW2 vet -- became the company spokesperson back in the '70s ... and appeared in a ton of ads.

In recent years, the company switched to an animated version of Elmer -- but the spots still feature Elmer's voice.

R.I.P.

http://www.tmz.com/2011/04/27/empire-carpet-commercial-elmer-lynn-hauldren-dead-dies-died-death/

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:rip: NO!! I loved that guy.

89?!

He didn't even look 89!

:rip: Elmer Lynn Hauldren

I always thought he owned the company. He lived a long life. God bless him.

One of the few guys who looked like his bobblehead doll:

:( I grew up seeing him in the Empire commercials, this is really sad. May he rest in peace.

Sorry to hear this -may he rest in peace

I grew up watching those commericals. Didnt know he was that old.


RIP :(