ANNETTE FUNICELLO the famous Mickey Mouse Club actress has died at the age of 70 due to complications from Multiple Sclerosis. She was born on October 22, 1942 in Utica, New York and died on April 8, 2013 in Bakersfield, California. Her parents were Catholic Italian Americans. Annette was one of the original "Mouseketeers" on the Mickey Mouse Club". She also co-stared with Frankie Avalon in the famous Beach Party movies during the 1950's.In 1965 she married Jack Gilardi and had three children with him. Funicello made numerous other film and television appearances. Her children were Gina (b. 1966), Jack Jr. (b. 1970) and Jason (b. 1974). In 1986 she married a horse breeder named Glen Holt. She was diagnosed with MS in 1992. They lived on a ranch near Bakersfield, California. She remained with him until her death. (Image Share GOOGLE)\
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