At Thu, 31 Oct 2002, Helen Dynda wrote:
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>Veteran Pillsbury spokesman announced yesterday:
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>The Pillsbury Doughboy, died yesterday of a severe yeast infection and
>complications from repeated pokes to the belly. He was 71. Mr. 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 and the Hostess Twinkies.
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>The graveside was piled high with flours as long time friend, Aunt Jemima,
>delivered the eulogy, describing Doughboy as a man who "never knew how much
>he was kneaded."
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>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 of
>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.