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Funicello Annette

• Remembering (Apr 8, 2013)

★ October 22, 1942 · Utica, New York
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Pisces
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Sun Sign
Libra
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Ascendant
Gemini
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Nakshatra
Revati
Birth Star
EntertainmentWritersSelfEmployedStart young less than 16ActorSingerMultiple MarriagesExtramarital Affairs
Biography

Who is Funicello Annette?

American actress, the most famous of the "Mickey Mouse Club" Mouseketeers of the late 50s. She appeared in many Disney films and in guest appearances on the studios "Zorro" TV series. In the 60s she was paired with Frankie Avalon in a string of teen "beach movies." After about a decade of obscurity, Funicello emerged in the late 70s in roles of 50s and 60s nostalgia. "Back To The Beach" was the first flick in 20 years for her and Avalon together, 1987. Disney discovered her when she danced in a school pageant in 1955. She had an early affair with moody Paul Anka. In her 20s, she married her manager, Jack Gilardi, 1965, with whom she had three kids. She made a second marriage to horse trainer Glen Hold and they had three kids. Funicellos finest role has been that of courage and dignity with which she has handled a disability, multiple sclerosis, that had gradually deteriorated her physically. She has appeared in a TV special in a wheel chair, and has always been gracious and helpful in highlighting benefits for those with MS. Her autobiography was written with Patricia Romanowski, "A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes." On April 8, 2013, Funicello died at Mercy Southwest Hospital in Bakersfield, California, at the age of 70, from complications due to her multiple sclerosis. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Annette Funicello

Annette Funicello (October 22, 1942 – April 8, 2013) was an American actress and singer. Born in Utica, New York, she rose to fame as one of the original Mouseketeers on Disney's The Mickey Mouse Club and became a defining star of the 1960s teen beach party film genre. Her career encompassed film, television, and music, and she later became a prominent advocate for multiple sclerosis (MS) research following her diagnosis.

News

  • Posthumous media coverage often revisits her contributions to television, film, and pop culture, including retrospective pieces on anniversaries of her work and life.
  • Her legacy continues to be celebrated by fans and in Disney-related retrospectives, with ongoing reminders of her impact on entertainment history.

Public social media details

There are no officially verified public social media profiles representing Annette Funicello. Any accounts bearing her name that appear on social platforms are not official and are created by fans or third parties. There is no active official website or sanctioned online presence maintained by her estate.

Career highlights and projects

  • One of the original Mouseketeers on The Mickey Mouse Club (1955–1959), helping launch a long-running franchise and a generation of Disney fans.
  • Starred in a string of teen "beach party" musical comedies in the early 1960s, a genre that defined a facet of popular culture during that era.
  • Expanded into television and film work beyond the Mouseketeers, contributing to stage and recording projects during her peak years.
  • Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in the late 1980s, she became a visible advocate for MS research and patient support, inspiring fundraising and awareness efforts.
  • Recognized as a Disney Legend for her significant contributions to Disney and to popular culture, underscoring her lasting impact on fans and the entertainment industry.

Legacy and other notes

  • Annette Funicello’s work helped shape Disney’s live-action and musical offerings, as well as the public perception of teen entertainment in the 1960s.
  • Her MS advocacy and fundraising efforts connected her name with medical research and support services, contributing to awareness and resources for people living with MS.

Biographical quick facts

  • Born: October 22, 1942, Utica, New York, United States
  • Died: April 8, 2013, from complications related to multiple sclerosis
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Which Raj Yogas are in Funicello Annette's birth chart?

1 FOUND

Funicello Annette's chart shows 1 Raj Yoga, including Bhadra Mahapursh Yoga.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha periods did Funicello Annette live through?

VIMSHOTTARI

Vimshottari dasha periods recorded for Funicello Annette, in order.

PREVIOUSJul 24, 2026 - Sep 20, 2026
Jupiter / Ketu / Venus
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What do Funicello Annette's numerology numbers say?

Funicello Annette's core numbers are Destiny 4, Soul Urge 8, Personality 4, Karmic Debt 11.

◎Destiny
4

Chaldean Destiny 4 indicates practical building through discipline and systems. It supports operations, engineering, execution, and stable long-term progress.

❖Soul Urge
8

Chaldean Soul 8 desires achievement and influence. It seeks measurable success, respect, and mastery over material outcomes.

◇Personality
4

Chaldean Personality 4 appears practical, reliable, and disciplined. Others often see consistency, structure, and hard work.

⚖Karmic Debt
11

Master Number 11 in Chaldean numerology amplifies intuition and inspired vision. It is powerful when grounded, disciplined, and emotionally balanced.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

1992
Social
Secrets revealed July 1992 (Announced that she had MS)
2013
Death
Death by Disease 8 April 2013
1955
Social
Change of Lifestyle 1955 (Discovered, put in TV)
1974
Family
Change in family responsibilities 21 October 1974 at 12:00 noon in Burbank, CA (Son Jason born)
1987
Career
New Job 1987 (Out of retirement for a Beach Movie)
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