npr by Eyder Peralta April 08, 2013 1:32 PM
Annette Funicello, who was one of the first child stars to emerge out of The Mickey Mouse Club, has died, .
Funicello was known as "America's Sweetheart." Her acting career started in 1955 when Walt Disney recruited her at 12 years old. She went on to become a successful film star, starring with Frankie Avalon in .
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