JoBe Cerny, actor and voice of Pillsbury Doughboy, dies at 78 after battle with Alzheimer's

WASHINGTON — JoBe Cerny, an actor and director known for voicing the joyful Pillsbury Doughboy and starring in films such as "My Best Friend's Wedding" and "Somewhere in Time," has died. He was 78.

Cerny's family announced in his obituary that he died on Friday, Oct. 30. He was battling Alzheimer's disease.

Cerny voiced the beloved mascot of Pillsbury Co. from 2014 to 2020, succeeding Paul Frees and John Bergman. He also appeared in several films, such as "Somewhere in Time," "My Best Friend's Wedding" and "Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde."