Annette Funicello

Annette Joanne Funicello (October 22, 1942 – April 8, 2013) was an American actress and singer. She gained fame as one of the most popular Mouseketeers on the original Mickey Mouse Club. Funicello started her career as a child performer and went on to have a successful career as a pop singer, recording under the name Annette. Some of her notable singles include 'O Dio Mio', 'First Name Initial', 'Tall Paul', and 'Pineapple Princess'. In the mid-1960s, Funicello transitioned to film and became a prominent figure in the 'Beach Party' genre alongside Frankie Avalon. She announced her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis in 1992 and passed away from complications of the disease in 2013.