As you might expect for a Disney Legend and real sweetheart like Annette Funicello, there has been an outpouring of emotion for her online. Here are a few of the many comments made today:
Rest in peace, Annette Funicello…
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) April 8, 2013
What a sad day.Sending prayers to the family and friends of America’s Sweetheart, Annette Funicello.ow.ly/jRwen
— Robert Conrad (@RobertConradTV) April 8, 2013
Annette Funicello was a large part of my influence as a child;clean, aspirational, and safe. MS is a terrible,… fb.me/1Gl2cT5HG
— Suzanne Somers (@SuzanneSomers) April 8, 2013
I loved Annette Funicello from the 1st time I saw her on The Mickey Mouse Club. There wasn’t a warmer, lovelier person on the planet. RIP
— Pee-wee Herman (@peeweeherman) April 8, 2013
We will miss Annette Funicello she was a big part of our memories! She will truly be missed. RIP!
— Alisa Reyes (@AlisaReyes) April 8, 2013
Honor to get to know Annette Funicello & play her in A Dream Is A Wish Ur Heart Makes. An Icon of a more innocent time,a national treasure!
— Eva LaRue (@evalaruecappoo) April 8, 2013
The voice of Pumba
RIP Annette Funicello. Such a great woman, and she will be truly missed. ow.ly/jRq8l
— Ernie Sabella (@SabellaErnie) April 8, 2013
Annette had a very wide influence to be certain:
Aw, sad to hear of Annette Funicello’s passing, another raven haired goddess of the 50s that inspired me.
— Dita Von Teese (@DitaVonTeese) April 8, 2013
If I missed any, which I am sure I have, please add a link in the comments and if they’re verified twitter members, I’ll link them here.
Update: Here are a few more…
Annette Funicello’s death truly saddens me. She was such a bright and wonderful part of all of our history.
— Joan Rivers (@Joan_Rivers) April 8, 2013
They couldn’t be more different and yet they were women who made a cultural impact. RIP Annette Funicello and Margaret Thatcher.
— Marlee Matlin (@MarleeMatlin) April 8, 2013
R. I. P. to fellow Mouseketeer, Annette Funicello. She was always so sweet to us little mice. :)
— Lisa Whelchel (@LisaWhelchel) April 8, 2013
Misheard a question I was asked earlier by press while I was out and about.I am DEVASTATED to hear about the passing of Annette Funicello.
— Britney Spears (@britneyspears) April 8, 2013
She was a role model for me during my days as a Mousketeer. #Heartbroken
— Britney Spears (@britneyspears) April 8, 2013
My thoughts are with the family of Annette Funicello. My best, Bill
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) April 8, 2013
I’m truly saddened by Annette Funicello’s passing. She was an original Mouseketeer and an original talent all-around.
— The Real Paula Abdul (@PaulaAbdul) April 8, 2013
Previously: Our remembrance of Annette Funicello including quotes from Diane Disney Miller, Bob Iger, and more.
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I’ve loved her,simce forever I’m so,sad today she was my ICON ❤
I am one of her original devoted fans from the 50’s and 60’s. I recall that whenever I had a bad day in school, I would go straight to my Annette records and scrapbooks. She soothed me the minute I put the record on the spindle. I grew up, but Annette even went with me to my job. At the Veterna’s Administration in Long Beach, I have mounted pictures of her for 35 years. People used to ask “Why Annette?”, but they don’t anymore. When she passed, I did not cry. It was only when I’d see disturbing images of her confined to a bed by the ravages of M.S. that I’d cry. I now can give a sigh of relief knowing she is no longer suffering. I don’t seee death as some might. I also will continue to dedicate my facebook page titled Annette and Teen Idols, that I’ve had since 2011. For me it’s a daily endeavor and a true labor of love.
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