In the ever-changing landscape of American pop culture, only a precious few manage to grow up in front of an audience and remain beloved across decades. Actress and singer Annette Funicello was one of ...

This 1955 file photo provided by Walt Disney Co., shows Annette Funicello, a “Mouseketeer” on Walt Disney's TV series the “Mickey Mouse Club”.—Photo by AFP LOS ANGELES: US actress Annette Funicello, ...