THE
PILLSBURY DOUGHBOY - DEAD AT 71
Veteran Pillsbury spokesman,
The Pillsbury Doughboy, died yesterday of a severe yeast infection
and complications from repeated pokes to the belly. He was
71.
Doughboy was buried in one of
the largest funeral ceremonies in recent years. Dozens of
celebrities turned out, including Mrs. Butterworth, the
California
Raisins, Hungry Jack, Betty Crocker, the Hostess Twinkies, Cap'n
Crunch and many others.
The graveside was piled high with flours as
longtime friend, Aunt Jemima, delivered the eulogy, describing
Doughboy as a man who "never knew how much he was kneaded."
Doughboy rose quickly in show business but his later life was
filled with many turnovers. He was not considered a very smart
cookie, wasting much his dough on half-baked schemes. Still, even
as a crusty old man, he was a roll model for millions. Doughboy is
survived by his second wife, Play Dough. They have two children and
one in the oven.
The funeral was held at 3:50 for about 20
minutes
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