JoBe Cerny, who voiced the Pillsbury Doughboy, has died

JoBe Cerny, who voiced the Pillsbury Doughboy, has died Advertisement Updated: 2:20 PM EST Nov 11, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Kate Malongowski Sr Digital Curator JoBe Cerny, who voiced the Pillsbury Doughboy, has died Updated: 2:20 PM EST Nov 11, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Kate Malongowski Sr Digital Curator JoBe Cerny, who voiced the Pillsbury Doughboy for years, including the animated character's iconic giggle, has died. He was 78 years old. The voice actor died in Illinois on Oct. 30. Advertisement Related video above: Remembering those we lost in 2026 The actor's career spanned several decades in commercials, movies, and TV shows, but his role as the voice of the Pillsbury Doughboy, also known by the name Poppin' Fresh, was the most widely recognized. TIMOTHY A. CLARY The Pillsbury Doughboy balloon floats during the 89th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Nov. 26, 2015, in New York City. "I get to be somebody different every day, and in the end, I'm glad I stuck with my irresponsible decision to have fun," Cerny once said of his career, according to his obituary . He stepped back from the Pillsbury Doughboy voice role around 2020, according to reports. Cerny also had other acting credits in "Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde" and "My Best Friend's Wedding," according to IMDb . He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Eileen, two sons, and two grandchildren. Stacy Keach, star of stage and 'Mike Hammer' series, dies at 85 Make WGAL a preferred source on Google Add Preferred Source Share Infinite Scroll Enabled Top Picks JoBe Cerny, who voiced the Pillsbury Doughboy, has died Lessie Benningfield Randle, the last known Tulsa Race Massacre survivor, turns 112 They longed to hold their fragile NICU babies. A new device made it possible 106-year-old WWII veteran reflects on his service and provides life advice