A Tribute to Annette Funicello

Some Words About Annette

An American actress and singer. Beginning her professional career as a child performer at the age of twelve, Funicello rose to prominence as one of the most popular "Mouseketeers" on the original Mickey Mouse Club. As a teenager, she transitioned to a successful career as a singer with the pop singles "Tall Paul" and "Pineapple Princess", as well as establishing herself as a film actress, popularizing the successful "Beach Party" genre alongside co-star Frankie Avalon during the mid-1960s. The blog "Extra" reported that Annette Funicello died of complications of multiple sclerosis on April 8, 2013. Disney's D23 fan club confirmed her death with an obituary on their blog.