> Pillsbury Doughboy dead at 78
> >
> > Veteran Pillsbury spokesman, Pop N. Fresh died yesterday of a
severe
> > yeast infection. He was 78.
> >
> > Fresh was buried in one of the largest ceremonies in recent years.
> > Dozens of celebrities turned out, including Mrs. Butterworth, the
> > California Raisins, Hungry Jack, Aunt Jemima, Betty Crocker,
Hostess
> > Twinkie, and Skippy.
> >
> > The graveside was piled high with flours, as long-time friend, Aunt
> > Jemima delivered the eulogy, describing Fresh as a man who "never
knew
> > how much he was kneaded."
> >
> > Fresh rose quickly in show business, but his later life was filled
> > with many turnovers. He was not considered a smart cookie, wasting
> > much of his dough on half-baked schemes conned by those who
buttered
> > him up. Still, even as a crusty old man, he was a roll model for
> > millions.
> >
> > Fresh is survived by a second wife. They have two children and
another
> > bun in the oven. The funeral was held at 3:50 for about 20 minutes.
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