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'Bootiful' Turkey Boss Bernard Matthews Dies
Norfolk turkey farmer Bernard Matthews has died at the age of 80, his company has said.
Famed for his "bootiful" TV ad catchphrase, Mr Matthews passed away yesterday - while America celebrated Thanksgiving, often referred to as 'Turkey Day'.
In a statement, Bernard Matthews Farms' chief executive Noel Bartram said: "It is with a great deal of personal sadness that I confirm Bernard Matthews passed away on the afternoon of the 25th November.
"I have personally known Bernard Matthews for well over 30 years, and on behalf of myself and my fellow colleagues, I wish to express our great sorrow and extend our thoughts and sympathies to the family."
From humble beginnings Mr Matthews built up his multi-million pound poultry empire to bring cheap turkey meat to the masses.
"He is the man who effectively put turkey on the plates of everyday working families and in so doing became one of the largest employers in rural East Anglia and a major supporter of the local farming community."
He died on thanksgiving, i'm pretty sure the irony is something he won't appreciate...
Man, I miss them Turkey Twizzlers!
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