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04-08-2013 02:07 PM
Mickey Mouse club star Annette Funicello, who was beloved in her generation as one of Disney’s first big stars, has died at the age of 70.
Annette Funicello’s cause of death has not yet been reported. Currently, all that is known is that Funicello, who came to fame in part on The Mickey Mouse Club show, had suffered from multiple sclerosis in the time before her death.
News broke on Twitter, where a verified Disney account posted about the star’s death, simply tweeting out an image of Annette Funicello and confirmation of her death. (Tweet embedded below.)
Annette Funicello was also one of America’s most iconic teen stars, starting out with Disney like modern day celebs such as Justin Timberlake or Britney Spears, before moving on to the big screen in hits like Beach Blanket Bingo and Beach Party.
This is a breaking news post, and we will update as information becomes available.
Read more at http://www.inquisitr.com/609012/annette-funicello-dies-disney-confirms-breaking/#7lt97dIPF2WJkBX6.9...
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