Her family confirmed to “Extra” that Funicello died from complications of multiple sclerosis. They were by her side at a Bakersfield hospital when she was taken off life support. Funicello had been in an MS coma for years.
Funicello's only daughter, Gina Gilardi, said in a statement, "She's on her toes dancing in heaven... no more MS. My brothers and I were there, holding her sweet hands when she left us."
The perky star got her start at 12 years old as an original Mouseketeer. As a teenager, she transitioned to a successful career as a singer with his like "Tall Paul" and "Pineapple Princess.” More
Oh my ---- I remember watching her on TV as a child. I think she was everyones favorite Mousekateer! She grew into an evern more lovely woman then she was as a child.
Her last yrs of life were so sad but now ----she suffers no more!
I'm a 66 year old male who used to watch the Mickey Mouse Club. I, like many others, was in love with Annette. She was wholesome and not a liberal Democrat.
Oh my ---- I remember watching her on TV as a child. I think she was everyones favorite Mousekateer! She grew into an evern more lovely woman then she was as a child.
ReplyDeleteHer last yrs of life were so sad but
now ----she suffers no more!
I'm a 66 year old male who used to watch the Mickey Mouse Club. I, like many others, was in love with Annette. She was wholesome and not a liberal Democrat.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful person, inside & out.
ReplyDeleteRIP, Annette.
God Bless her and her family. I believe Heaven just received an angel.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless and rest in peace. A lovely, kind, and beautiful person...
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