Original Gerber Baby Ann Turner Cook, Whose Face Sold Billions Of Baby Food, Dead At 95

Original Gerber Baby Ann Turner Cook, Whose Face Sold Billions Of Baby Food, Dies At 95

Ann Turner Cook, who is known as the original Gerber Baby whose face sold billions of baby food and formula for decades, has sadly passed away at the age of 95. Cook was also a mystery novelist and retired English teacher.

On Friday (June 3), the company announced Cook’s death on their official Instagram account.

They showed a recent picture of her and on a swipe left, they featured the original sketch of Cook’s cherubic face that became Gerber’s iconic logo for more than 90 years.

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by HOLLYWOOD UNLOCKED (@hollywoodunlocked)

Captioning the post, Gerber wrote on its official Instagram account:

“Gerber is deeply saddened by the passing of Ann Turner Cook, the original Gerber baby, whose face was sketched to become the iconic Gerber logo more than 90 years ago.

Many years before becoming an extraordinary mother, teacher and writer, her smile and expressive curiosity captured hearts everywhere and will continue to live on as a symbol for all babies.

We extend our deepest sympathies to Ann’s family and to anyone who had the pleasure of knowing her 💙“