NEW YORK, April 9 (UPI) -- U.S. actor and singer Frankie Avalon says it makes him smile to know his late friend and co-star Annette Funicello is at peace after years of suffering. Funicello, 70, died ...

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This highlyrated television film covers the life of American movieTVpop music idol Annette Funicello The movie starts with the move of her family from New York to California where in 1955 shy Annette ...

Dick Clark was known as America’s Oldest Teenager, but in truth that title belonged to Annette Funicello. A former Mouseketeer who matured into a pop star and teen idol, she was known for her string ...

Yesterday, April 8, 2013, Annette Funicello - Mouseketeer, beach bunny, and peanut butter enthusiast - passed away after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. The perky teen-queen comedienne was the ...

Annette Funicello‘s passing has created a huge wave (sorry for the Beach Party pun) of emotional reaction, as a true icon is remembered for what many are now recognizing as an extraordinary – and ...

Annette Funicello was the most popular member of the original 1950's "Mickey Mouse Club" television series. She's also remembered for starring in 1960s beach party movies. Funicello died yesterday at ...