Annette Funicello‘s passing has created a huge wave (sorry for the Beach Party pun) of emotional reaction, as a true icon is remembered for what many are now recognizing as an extraordinary – and ...

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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 ...