Annette Funicello

Annette Funicello

CountryUnited States United States
GenderFemale
BirthdayOct 22, 1942
Death2013-04-08
BiographyAnnette Joanne Funicello (October 22, 1942 – April 8, 2013) was an American actress and singer. She began her professional career at age 12, becoming one of the most popular Mouseketeers on the original Mickey Mouse Club. In her teenage years, Funicello had a successful career as a pop singer recording under the name "Annette". Her most notable singles are "O Dio Mio", "First Name Initial", "Tall Paul", and "Pineapple Princess". During the mid-1960s, she established herself as a film actress, popularizing the successful "Beach Party" genre alongside co-star Frankie Avalon.

In 1992, Funicello announced that she had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1987. She died of complications from the disease on April 8, 2013.

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Annette
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Annette

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The Adventures of Spin and Marty
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The Adventures of Spin and Marty

as Annette
The Mickey Mouse Club
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The Mickey Mouse Club

as Annette

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