The studio received so much mail about "How Will I Know My Love" (lyrics by Tom Adair, music by Frances Jeffords and William Walsh[8][9]), that Walt Disney issued it as a single, and gave Funicello (somewhat unwillingly) a recording contract.[10]. © 2018 Found a Grave, All rights reserved. Although uncomfortable being thought of as a singer, Funicello had a number of pop record hits in the late 1950s and early 1960s, mostly written by the Sherman Brothers and including: “Tall Paul,” “First Name Initial,” “O Dio Mio,” “Train of Love” (written by Paul Anka) and “Pineapple Princess.” They were released by Disney’s Buena Vista label. During this period, she produced a line of teddy bears for the Annette Funicello Collectible Bear Company. Failed to remove flower. However, Funicello credits “the Annette sound” to her record producer, Tutti Camarata, who worked for Disney in that era. [6], She had a crush on fellow Mouseketeer Lonnie Burr. Preview segments from the film aired on September 11, 1957, on Disneyland's fourth anniversary show. She often wore hot revealing bikinis and best bras for large breasts to even further enhance her voluptuous look. Walt Disney was reportedly a fan of 1950s pop star Teresa Brewer and tried to pattern Funicello’s singing on the same style. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. This page was last edited on 22 October 2020, at 10:44. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. [7], She starred in a TV movie for Disney, Lots of Luck (1985) then was reunited with Avalon in Back to the Beach (1987). Annette also recorded "It's Really Love" in 1959, a reworking of an earlier Paul Anka song called "Toot Sweet". However, Funicello credits "the Annette sound" to her record producer, Tutti Camarata, who worked for Disney in that era. She dated Canadian singer/songwriter Paul Anka and he wrote his hit song "Puppy Love" about her.[25]. The two would also perform together live.[23]. We have set your language to [28], In early 1987, Funicello reunited with Frankie Avalon for a series of promotional concerts to promote their film Back to the Beach. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. In 1979, Funicello began starring in a series of television commercials for Skippy peanut butter. She started her career in show business as a kid and became famous on Mickey Mouse Club. [2] Her family moved to Southern California when she was four years old.[3]. They were released by Disney's Buena Vista label. For Edits select Suggest Edits on the memorial page. Funicello moved on from Disney to become a teen idol, starring in a series of “Beach Party” movies with Frankie Avalon for American International Pictures. In 1992, Funicello was inducted as a Disney Legend. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. At the time of her death Annette’s family was with her. ", " My dream was to see you in person I've loved you 55 years. She will forever hold a place in our hearts as one of Walt Disney's brightest stars, delighting an entire generation of baby boomers with her jubilant personality and endless talent. Annette was born October 22, 1942 in Utica, New York. Also an additional volunteer within fifty miles. She began to suffer from dizziness and balance issues and was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. However, her star should rose even further in more adult roles. On April 8, 2013, Funicello died at Mercy Southwest Hospital in Bakersfield, California, at the age of 70, from complications due to multiple sclerosis. Annette was well known for being as beautiful inside as she was on the outside, and she faced her physical challenges with dignity, bravery and grace. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Her family moved to Southern California when she was four years old. The court refused. She was the last to be selected, and one of the few cast-members to be personally selected by Walt Disney himself. looking on is the proud father, Jack Gilardi, and their daughter, Gina, 4. These included Adventure in Dairyland, the second and third Spin and Marty serials – The Further Adventures of Spin and Marty (1956) and The New Adventures of Spin and Marty (1957), and Walt Disney Presents: Annette (1958) (which co-starred Richard Deacon). GREAT NEWS! GREAT NEWS! Her bra size was work of nature. Verify and try again. Please try again later. In 1955, the 12-year-old was discovered by Walt Disney when she performed as the Swan Queen in Swan Lake at a dance recital at the Starlight Bowl in Burbank, California. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Actress, Singer. She proved to be very popular and by the end of the first season of The Mickey Mouse Club, she was receiving 6,000 letters a month, according to her Disney Legends biography. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Your connection to all things Annette Funicello. Please note: You are asking volunteers to find and take a photo of the headstone. AIP tried a new formula with stock car racing films, starting with Fireball 500 (1966) which starred Funicello, Avalon and Fabian Forte. In addition to appearing in many Mouseketeer sketches and dance routines, Funicello starred in several serials on The Mickey Mouse Club. During this period, she produced a line of teddy bears for the Annette Funicello Collectible Bear Company. Fabares was a bridesmaid at Funicello's first wedding. Copyright © 2020 Penske Business Media, LLC. Born on October 5th, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, Gilardi would go on to join the US Army and, upon completion of his service in October 1954, was offered jobs from three different talent agencies. Jack will be greatly missed.”, In an obituary provided by ICM, Gilardi was described as “a selfless colleague, devoted friend, and tireless agent. [19], Funicello made Pajama Party (1964) for AIP with Kirk, not Avalon, though it was an unofficial Beach Party movie and Avalon made a cameo. A television film based on the book, A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story, was made in 1995. He invited her to audition for his new television series, "The Mickey Mouse Club" and was hired on the spot to become a Mouseketeer, quickly becoming a fan favorite. Bakersfield, Kern County, California, USA. Year should not be greater than current year. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. We want to hear from you! " [6], She made her final public appearance on September 13, 1998 at California's Multiple Sclerosis Society, along with Frankie Avalon. During the 1970s, Funicello focused on raising her family. Paul Anka was noted to have a crush on her, however, Walt Disney overprotected Annette, which broke Paul’s heart. In 1993, she opened the Annette Funicello Fund for Neurological Disorders at the California Community Foundation. The title was taken from a song from the Disney movie Cinderella. A proposed live-action feature Rainbow Road to Oz was to have starred some of the Mouseketeers, including Darlene Gillespie as Dorothy and Funicello as Ozma. Use the links under “See more…” to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. In 1992, Funicello announced that she had previously been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1987. Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend. Annette also co-starred in Disney-produced movies such as The Shaggy Dog, Babes in Toyland, The Misadventures of Merlin Jones, and The Monkey’s Uncle. Plese check the I'm not a robot checkbox.'. She rose to prominence as one of the most popular Mouseketeers on the original Mickey Mouse Club. In 1992, Funicello announced that she was suffering from multiple sclerosis. In 1986, she married California harness racing horse breeder/trainer Glen D. Holt (1930–2018). [citation needed] Early in her career, she appeared on the NBC interview program Here's Hollywood. We do not have any photo volunteers within fifty miles of your requested photo location. In November 1985, she starred in the 16th episode of the Disney Channel documentary series Disney Family Album in an episode about her career. Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed ), memorial page for Annette Funicello (22 Oct 1942–8 Apr 2013), Find a Grave Memorial no. Camarata had her double-track her vocals, matching her first track as closely as possible on the second recording to achieve a fuller sound than her voice would otherwise produce. Family members linked to this person will appear here. A made-for-TV movie based on the book, A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story, was made in 1995. She also had her own fragrance called “Cello, by Annette”. Her funeral was a private ceremony held on April 12, 2013, at the Cherished Memories Memorial Chapel in Bakersfield, CA. Make sure that the file is a photo. Select a place on the map to place the pin. Try again later. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. In 1965, she starred in a series of successful 'beach party' movies with teen heartthrob Frankie Avalon, in such films as 'Beach Party' (1963), 'Muscle Beach Party' (1964), 'Bikini Beach' (1964), 'Beach Blanket Bingo' (1965) and 'How to Stuff a Wild Bikini' (1965). Annette was born October 22, 1942 in Utica, New York. Click here to submit your listings. Annette took dancing and music lessons as a child in order to overcome shyness. [12][7], She had a multiple-episode guest arc on Make Room for Daddy as an Italian exchange student. [22] Simply, he cared deeply about this company and truly treated it, and us, like family. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. In 1993, she opened the Annette Funicello Fund for Neurological Disorders at the California Community Foundation. A mounted sign read, “Gilardi Field–in honor of Jack Gilardi–for his dedication to Encino baseball.”. In 1992, she was inducted as a Disney Legend. These started with Beach Party (1963), which was so successful American International Pictures signed Funicello to a seven-year contract and starred her in a series of beach party movies.[18]. In the final scene, the actress portraying Funicello (Eva LaRue), using a wheelchair, turns away from the camera — turning back, it is Funicello herself, who delivered a message to a group of children. Subscribe to Deadline Breaking News Alerts and keep your inbox happy. Jack  L. Gilardi, a longtime ICM Partners agent whose client roster over the years included Burt Reynolds, Sylvester Stallone, Jerry Lewis, Shirley MacLaine, and Charlton Heston, died this morning at age 88. She died from complications related to multiple sclerosis, which she was diagnosed with nearly 25 years ago. This role was reportedly a birthday present from Walt Disney, and the first of two different characters played opposite Guy Williams as Zorro. Funicello began her professional career as a child performer at the age of twelve. Resend Activation Email. The movie was popular enough for them to try another stock car movie, Thunder Alley (1967) with Funicello and Fabian. [3][26] The couple was frequently seen attending harness horse races at the Los Alamitos Race Course and Fairplex in Pomona in the 1980s and 1990s. Walt Disney Co. says, Monday, April 8, 2013, that Funicello, also known for her beach movies with Frankie Avalon, has died at age 70. 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