Robert C Hunter

Robert Charles Hunter, former CEO of PepsiCo Food Systems, author and the third husband of three-time Oscar-nominated actress Diane Ladd, died in August 2025. He was 77. Hunter worked at PepsiCo (home of Pizza Hut, Taco Bell & KFC restaurants) for 23 years, serving as CEO for 11 of those. Born in Germany on April 2, 1948, Hunter also wrote the 2008 novel Curious Journey: Origins and a 2011 follow-up, Curious Journey: Energy. In addition to his wife and stepdaughter, survivors include his children, Brandon, Amy and Emily, and his 10 grandchildren.