Annette Funicello final public appearance Entertainment Tonight

[@JaneSmith0709]

She never lost her smile no matter how sick she got. Such an inspiration. She was a gift to this world.

[@educationforblind6362]

Both of Annette funicello's parents are half italian of their father side.

[@recabitejehonadab2654]

Even if compared todays actresses to Annette, Annette would be above them all. She just had that “something” that was so special. She was a gem. What a beautiful person. She was a one in a million.

[@markgardner4426]

I am so glad I got to see Frankie Avalon and Annette on her last tour. It was touching and fun. I later got to meet Mr. Avalon at the casino I worked at after her passing and I thanked him for his friendship with her all those years. He was touched by my words. She was strong and a class act all the way to the end and her husband stuck by her side.

[@educationforblind6362]

Both of Annette funicello's parents are half italian of their father side.

[@bettymartinez7027]

Such a precious lady. Beautiful Annette funicello. RIP princess.

[@scotth9857]

Annette was truly a class act all the way to the end. God bless her and her family.

[@educationforblind6362]

Both of Annette funicello's parents are half italian of their father side.

[@lucilleparker9838]

She looks beautiful here, a brave and beautiful woman! Rest In Peace Annette!

[@williamdedrick3667]

I was diagnosed with MS one month before Annette passed away. I took her death hard. This is a scary disease and may a cure be found soon!

[@sequin99]

William Dedrick I was DX 14 years ago. Add hip dysplasia & Osteoarthritus= difficult. WE shall overcome

[@williamdedrick3667]

Yes. Thank you.

[@loveclassics1969]

William Dedrick were you diagnosed with progressive ms? It's the worst of the MS subtypes and she probably even worse than most persons with progressive ms

[@scotth9857]

Prayers up for you in your fight against MS. I've known many people battling it. God bless.

[@farrellmcnulty909]

I just checked - it's been at least 3 years since your diagnosis. How are you doing these days?

[@Azishome]

I appreciate your words, Mr. Avalon. She was our lady. She still is.

[@educationforblind6362]

Both of Annette funicello's parents are half italian of their father side.

[@LyndaCady-p5x]

A very very strong and beautiful Lady ❤❤❤

[@Ausgar-yc1yl]

​@@educationforblind6362NO one cares troll.

[@deborahnail3306]

A Great Lady!! So beautiful ,inside and out!! I've always loved her! ‼️👏🏼🙏🏼💐❤️💜💙💚💛💖💕💗💓

[@dianes.317]

I've lost my step-mother-in-law to MS, so when Annette passed, I took it very hard. As for Frankie Avalon, I've met him in person back in California, and what a very nice handsome man he was back then. I've even paid him a very nice compliment, stating that he looked just as good as when he was younger, even received a hug and an autograph. Oh the memories!!! Annette...May you RIP. Now, you're singing and dancing for every one of your fans up there.

[@AngelaGrogan1]

I have Relapsing/Remitting Multiple Sclerosis like Annette. When she died it just about rocked my world (it most definitely did my son's). was diagnosed 26 years ago, and luckily I am still walking (with he assistance of my walker that have named Annette in her honor) and doing for myself.

[@educationforblind6362]

Both of Annette funicello's parents are half italian of their father side.

[@Ausgar-yc1yl]

MS not a terminal disease, it is the co morbidity illness that kill you.

[@tonyortiz6101]

Sadly missed, perfect role model, BEAUTIFUL, RIP A BIG FAN

[@Lorrainess47]

She was a legend. The musketeers performed at my Elementary school! What a treat to see a Live show! I was in the 8th grade. I've always treasured the memory. She was my favorite. It's an Italian thing! Holy Rosary school in Lawrence, Massachusetts

[@cindydevine5685]

Such a beautiful woman with a beautiful spirit.

[@Kuklapolitan]

A lovely youngster, a lovely and beautiful teen and an even more beautiful and courageous woman.

[@mildredmeadows6771]

She withstood all of it and reigned forever!

[@tarabooartarmy3654]

I was born in the late 70s, but in my middle school years I discovered Frankie & Annette through their Back to the Beach movie and then seeing all their beach movies on TV during the summer. Absolutely amazing entertainment!

[@Starrman69]

Rest In Peace Annette, you left us far too soon...

[@MrShopngo]

Annette was my true love since I was 7, I still mourn her loss. RIP my little Ballerina.

[@allydove1929]

I've been a fan, since the original MMC started, and while I liked all the kids, Annette was my "fav." She was in a class, all her own. I was about 9 yrs old & I wanted to be like her. I think, the main reason everyone liked her, was her honesty & humbleness. She was sweet & nice to everyone around her. I followed her career (movies / tv shows) through out the years. My heart broke (for her) when I viewed her last video (her husband) taking care of her. Tears WELLED UP and were flowing down my face, and all I could do was pray for her.God bless her husband for taking such good loving care for Annette. I never stopped praying for her & Gary. My pain has deceased, knowing Annette's is with our Lord & she is beautiful & normal. She's dancing & smiling for HIM. Annette...you're missed by all who admired you & your life style. You were one " Class Act !!"

[@PepsiMama2]

I saw that video last night and couldn't finish watching it.. broke my heart to see her like that...

[@l.summer170]

I truly believe she wouldn't want anyone to think of her that way! Please remember that she had an AMAZING spouse & plenty of time to talk to him about what she wanted in her daily care & routine before her m.s. reached the final stage. What a strong & lovely mind she had.

[@hillaryilinsky1009]

amen.

[@nancychuba2823]

Annette was so special in evryones lives she was a great musketeers I Loved all her movies I Loved her and Frankie so sorry she got MS nay she rest in peace she will be missed god bless

[@michelleregis6181]

she was very ill

[@RockerWasRight]

One beautiful gal inside and out in her heyday. RIP Annette.

[@heatherevans8445]

Seeing Annette like that absolutely breaks my heart

[@solameencuentro]

I've love her since I was a little girl watching her 60s beach movies on TV in the 80s....

[@douglasthompson9482]

A beautiful lady...so sad still today. RIP lovely lady

[@bobbylaguardia6680]

My heart will always have room for Annette. She was my first TV girlfriend

[@rebekatalebi8046]

She was so stunning even in older age.

[@paradiseroad6405]

...I had a crush on Annette for many many years when I was young...Mickey Mouse Club...through all the Beach Party Movies...she was beautiful to the end...I miss her...

[@fitzgeraldhanover3921]

Just thinking about Annette brings tears to my eyes.

[@staceyharper7827]

Frankie and Annette always look like the perfect couple. I bet if they didn't have their significant others, they have probably hooked up with each other.

[@joarmato8171]

I. Just LOVED ANNETTE I MET HER AT DISNEY WHERE I WORKED I EVEN HER SIGNED POSTER. GOD BLESS HER AS SHE IS IN HEAVEN.

[@patricemarie2960]

1958? Beautiful, sweet memories, tribute! ..... So very long ago! ... 💓💞

[@MicheleMJJ]

She was just the sweetest and most kind person. Everyone just loves her. She was my favorite on the Mickey Mouse Club.. God Bless Her.

[@lindateuling7862]

When Annette died, I took it very hard. I almost took it personally, & I wondered why because I never met her. But then I realized the reason I took it so hard. There was a time in my life when I was a child when Annette was in my living room 5 days a week. I was in elementary school when the original Mickey Mouse Club came out, and she is all the Mousketeers were part of my life.

[@davidpodwin]

I was also glued to the Mousketeers as a child M O U S E E

[@davidpodwin]

Can We be friends I'm ready

[@davidpodwin]

I 'm your age or close to stay in touch

[@lindateuling7862]

By the way - I'm the same age is Karen and Cubby.

[@davidpodwin]

Me too Why because we love you la la la la la

[@szqsk8]

God Bless Annette's husband. He was at her side till the end. A lot of husbands might not.

[@bettylandesman6320]

True love. He truly lived his wedding vows. She knew how much you loved her. I lost my husband two years ago from several medical problems. I took care of him. I loved him so much and I miss him so much. I will meet him when God calls me home. Thankful for our 43 years of marriage. God bless you Mr. Holt.

[@veravaladez1525]

Her second husband stayed by her side not the father of her children !!!

[@davemaxa5263]

@@veravaladez1525 Irrelevant.

[@MicheleMJJ]

He was so wonderful to her. Took care of her by himself. Wonderful man.

[@dennislucier1934]

Betty Landesman aaaaassssw

[@andrewjackson6103]

I watched Annette everyday when I was a kid. She was my 1st crush. Miss you and love Babe!

[@annarogers4569]

Terry Huffhines

[@fitzgeraldhanover3921]

I loved Annette. I saw her almost everyday of the week on the Mickey Mouse Club. I enjoyed her as a child. I am 73 years. So, you know how I feel about her.

[@teetarquin7012]

Poor little sweetheart. She was so brave. 💔

[@judypasqualone5392]

I’ve been watching the beach movies all day...I followed Annette my whole life . I can’t imagine a braver person. She’s so beautiful and her husband treated her like a queen and was devoted to her. 😢

[@educationforblind6362]

Both of Annette funicello's parents are half italian of their father side.

[@educationforblind6362]

Her husband is gypsy and native american originally

[@theoneandonlymem432]

Honestly, even though Annette was a strong fighter to the end in the terms of multiple sclerosis, after a few months past her 70th birthday... I think her body was ready to give up. At least where she is now... heaven... she'll never suffer again.

[@ronijohnson6137]

She was beautiful when we first saw her on the Mickey Mouse Club, the Movie's, she and Frankie Avalon. What a courageous woman, the things she lost in the fire that destroyed her home, the mental strength to fight another day! May God keep you close, you fought a hard fight with valor, true faith...you never gave up! You will never be forgotten! RIP!

[@davidmunkhoff]

I was born in 1952 so I was in love with Annette since the Mickey Mouse Club. I totally lost it and broke down and cried while watching this!

[@drumsport]

How many of us wanted Annette and Frankie to marry? I did. Her husband was an incredible man in caring for Annette until her passing. May they both RIP.

[@educationforblind6362]

Both of Annette funicello's parents are half italian of their father side.

[@Decgyrrl]

Anne funicello was a lovely woman. God bless her husband for taking such good &loving care of her. I've always liked her. One of my closet friends suffers from this disease. We've known each other since childhood. I am so sorry this had to happen to both my friend, as well as Ms. Funicello. MS is not a joke. I feel for anyone with this terrible disease just like I feel for anyone with cancer. Both are wretched diseases. Rest in peace.😇 Ms. Funicllo. Your suffering is over now. Jesus will give you peace.

[@garydavdderby7657]

I loved her when I was 14 years young

[@loydiemason4472]

this is friendship and a thing called love..god bless u all

[@kimmetro2759]

May God continue blessing her family

[@carolbenson6524]

God bless her!

[@willoubooby]

what a legend and I never even knew her or about her till the other day I have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and I am only 24 soon to be 25! more and more billions of young and older people are suffering this terrible disease I really hope there is a cure one day it's so hard! I just want to live my life I don't want it taken away! God bless everyone ❤

[@lisabaltzer3163]

chelley willoubooby I will pray for you. God bless.

[@mariarodrigez8633]

chelley willoubooby

[@pamygalla8404]

If you are 24, of course you will be 25..... I have had MS, since I was 28. I am now 66 and doing well. Try to stay positive, joke, have fun and laugh. To me, Laughter is the Best Medicine. Have good friends, and remember, "It could always be worse". Best Love and Health to you. YOU, will be fine!!! Have a great summer!

[@feitraspace4801]

Whats your sythoms

[@gregoryeditor6500]

thanks for sharing, she is a Saint in Heaven now!!

[@psychicwoman]

One of the Most Precious Souls God shed His grace upon earth🌹May God bless Annette, her beloved family, friends and fans She, is the epitome of American Exceptionalism💯🇺🇸🌎🌍🌏

[@rickstacey7041]

LOVE LOVE THESE TWO GUYS GREAT MOVIES

[@carlosrodriguez6717]

she is still beautiful person to bad she passed away

[@rossinilove]

I love that woman. She was one of my first crushes.

[@alheitzer2438]

Avalon's always been a class act.

[@staceyharper7827]

Frankie Avalon is also a devoted husband and family man.

[@thestrayfoundation3824]

Beautiful person and woman. Class and a half

[@Applecider-Poetry]

still looks beautiful. love her....good argument for alternative medicine.

[@melindagarcia8698]

I love you Annette!!!!

[@kathleenturner1522]

She was not only beautiful but she was an amazing woman!

[@kathypate8153]

I have always loved you, Annette ❤

[@discokitty3375]

She was an awesome strong lady, and had a wonderful husband by her side. Most people aren't that lucky . Also to have friends like Frankie avalon among others who truly care about you. R.I.P. ANNETTE ✝️🙏

[@conniecharley7086]

I HATE this happened to such ADORABLE person.

[@9traktor]

What a strong and great woman!

[@bearshops]

God Bless Annette now watch Back to the beach. In your honor

[@DalainaRenee]

Rip Annette & Whitney 💖

[@kevinmazura2698]

This is very hard for me to watch,she passed four months before my mom and my mother adored Annette funicello...really bringing the tears tonight!!😭

[@harperstacey9604]

I enjoyed the commercials Annette used to do for Skippy peanut butter.

[@pogopogo9233]

god bless you i will remember you

[@annieh2900]

I miss you annette

[@itiswhatitaintanditaintwha1427]

She was such a wonderful lady! It's so sad seeing her in that wheelchair! 😭

[@joyceyolandastorch8964]

Rest In Peace , Annette. You were loved.❤🙏

[@THX-kw2jh]

She Will Forever be an American Legend.

[@nancysrios]

She was an amazing person

[@carolfair8163]

Annette what a fantastic women!!!💖💖Annette what a fantastic women!!!💖💖

[@heru-deshet359]

She remained young and beautiful to the end.

[@dickhunter6225]

Such a beautiful woman. Such a tragedy, just like my beautiful wife of 47 years, who died from heart surgery at age 64. She was so gracious and never complained. She, like Annette (hopefully) is now with God.

[@robertfunicello2676]

Sorry for your loss. Annette was my first cousin ,and I too lost my wife of 47 years one year after Annette passed. Annette's middle name was Joanne. My wife's name was Joanne. Keep the faith!

[@feitraspace4801]

Love ya

[@christinelesch5042]

When I was first diagnosed with my MS my doctor at the time told me you have the same disease as Annette Funicello and I don't know what he meant until I looked up MS and thought to myself is Annette funicello could deal with this so can I but it is hard for me when you have to deal with this situation myself my family and friends really don't understand what I go through with my MS I pray to God every day to keep me strong and basically suffer in silence I don't want people to feel sorry for me and I am not sure what my life will become of so I decided to take care of myself best way I can I pray for hope and a cure for all of us battling with MS because we are all different symptoms with this crazy nuisance every day is different from the next you never know what to expected so please if you know someone who lives with this illness please don't judge them maybe just be kind and treat them with kindness and most of all Respect Thank you very much God bless us all 😊😉🙏❤❤❤

[@carolfair8163]

Annette what a fantastic women!!!💖💖🙏

[@rosaliecaliendo6415]

How sad and my Annette Rest In Peace.♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@vanessamedellin4520]

Dam Annette was so pretty I miss her so much😭😭😢

[@ginabush5419]

I need to tell you a true story. When Annette was popular, here in my hometown, there lived a girl named Peggy Minor who looked just like Annette. She was kind to everyone and she was a roller skating star. That's how I met her and found out how much her family was so much like Annettes. She had a brother the same age as Annettes and her parents were the same. When kids would remind her of this ,she would say that she humbled.

[@SOCORROSILVA-in7px]

God bless Annette's parents. God bless Mr Walt Disney for making her into a Mouseketeer and specially Annette's husband for honoring and keeping his wedding vows that he made to her when they got married. Please think positive at all times. ©® February 12, 2021 @ 6:15 pm ©®

[@SOCORROSILVA-in7px]

Rest In Peace, Annette Funicello. You will be missed but never forgotten by your Mickey Mouse Club fans very much. February 12, 2021 @ 6:15 pm ©®

[@luisgustavocarvajalfernand1430]

The most sweet lady all time.

[@peachesb-georgia1125]

Who didn't like Annette... we all loved her...

[@marellejacks9033]

I named my daughter after Annette My true child/teenager idol

[@margarita2019.]

I loved Annette. R I P 💓🙏

[@SenorZorrozzz]

So sad. And Whitney Houston , too. My lord.

[@Elphaba1952]

A little different I'd say, considering that Whitney died of a self-inflicted drug overdose, while Annette was stricken down by a debilitating disease.

[@nicsfan4ever]

MS is such an awful disease...my mom passed away in 1998 at the age of 72 from MS, she had a really bad form of the disease and was confined to a hospital bed at home with a feeding tube and a trach tube in her throat to breathe. When they had to place the trach she lost her ability to speak so she lived her final years in silence only communicating with her eyes. She was drawn up so badly because her legs and wrists were contracted and she was not able to move the final years of her life either. My dad insisted on caring for her at home with the help of home health aides and nurses because he promised her he would not put her in a nursing home. Worst disease ive ever seen...i pray someday a cure is found so it will not take anyone else's Mother...Love and miss you Mama

[@susannthomas5273]

Annette was like that at the end

[@Ausgar-yc1yl]

MS is NOT a terminal disease, it is the co morbidity issues that kill you.

[@allysonkho2017]

She was one of the best role models for women. God bless her and her family

[@Michelle-pn9xt]

Women can be role models for anyone.

[@jorgstockly1629]

Only Wonderful Always ❤️❤️❤️ Greetings from Switzerland Jörg

[@lesterhall5145]

Love you Annette. My sister has Multiple sclerosis.

[@willeminaalvarez1020]

I actually had the pleasure of meeting Annette in the 60's at the May Company department store in Redondo Beach (South Bay Shopping Center-now the Galleria)

[@lesleyhogue8513]

My mother n law had multiple sclerosis for 40 years then she past from kidney failure but she ate things that were healthy and nothing in packages. I believe that's what helped her to live longer. I wish we could have had a normal relationship, like shopping together for her grandkids. I never got to experience what that would be like and it makes me sad but she was able to see all three of her grand children before she passed. My little girl was my last and she lived to see her reach 5 years old but my baby girl don't remember her and that is sad. I hope they find a cure!!

[@kathleenmacellis751]

When I was young , I wanted to be just like her ! She was a wonderful role model for young girls !

[@nadrasanders2318]

HOW WONDERFUL

[@1DJSkittles]

When she died it scared me so bad it still hurt because my mom has ms not this bad but still scares me

[@joshuab36]

at 0:27 they say that Annette Funicello was one of the TWO America's Sweethearts...I'm guessing that Shirley Temple was the other one....

[@ChuChu353]

joshuab36 Either Shirley Temple or Mary Pickford

[@SugartownUSA]

+joshuab36 I think Mary said "One of America's true sweethearts" - That's what I hear, but if I'm wrong. I'm guessing the other half would be Frankie Avalon, since the two were reunited here. Men can be sweethearts too, right?

[@PepsiMama2]

America's Sweetheart was Debbie Reynolds...

[@SugartownUSA]

I love Debbie Reynolds too! Doris Day another American Sweetheart!

[@PepsiMama2]

Oh Debbie Reynolds was awesome... I grew up liking her because my mother liked her...I've been binge watching Debbie Reynolds videos on here since she died... she was hysterical and one of the nicest people...

[@Travelinannie18]

I was named after her

[@beatriceschnitzler2645]

Rest In Peace Annette in Jesus Christ’s precious arms.

[@dawnsmoke2586]

love You Always ❤❤❤❤

[@threeicys]

America's Original Sweetheart

[@SOCORROSILVA-in7px]

For her former co star, Frankie Avalon, to say those lovely words about her was something specially. Nobody talks highly about her if he/she didn't mean it and for him to say those nice words back then made her day. But for me, as today is concerned, she was a Mouseketeer herself and a fighter for MS. Please do paste only positive comments over here. ©® February 11, 2021 @ 12 noon ©®

[@SOCORROSILVA-in7px]

That song in which Frankie Avalon sang from approximately 0:43 to 0:51 rang a bell with me because I remember seeing and hearing it when I was much younger but now I want to find out what was the name of that song. Please enjoy this day to its max. ©® February 11, 2021 @ 12:20 pm ©®

[@debramaione6585]

RIP🙏 much love 💓

[@RobertBlevins]

She is still the Queen of Reletively Harmless Entertainment Pretty Much Suitable for EVERYONE. MS sucks.

[@ladiecawthon7396]

Beautiful lady!🌹