Annette Funicello: Biography, Facts and Career
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Annette Joanne Funicello (Italian pronunciation: [funiˈtʃɛllo]) (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. She died of complications from the disease on April 8, 2013.
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- Full name: Annette Funicello
- Born: 1942-10-22
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Actor
- Wikidata ID: Q292081
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Who is Annette Funicello?
Annette Joanne Funicello (Italian pronunciation: [funiˈtʃɛllo]) (October 22, 1942 – April 8, 2013) was an American actress and singer.
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Annette Funicello is United States.
When was Annette Funicello born?
Annette Funicello was born on 1942-10-22.
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