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Not a good year for famous advertising icons of yore. In May, Thurl Ravenscroft passed away at 91. He was the early voice of Tony the Tiger (and singer of “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch”). Now comes word that Elmer Dresslar Jr. is dead at 80. Dresslar gave the Jolly Green Giant his signature theme. According to USA Today, Dresslar died of cancer on Oct. 16, after a six-decade career as a singer and entertainer.
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