Britney Spears and Paula Abdul remember original Mouseketeer Annette Funicello
Britney Spears, Paula Abdul and William Shatner have expressed their condolences following the death of actress Annette Funicello on Monday (08Apr13).
The former Mickey Mouse Club star, who became a national treasure thanks to a string of 1960s cult beach movies, died from complications due to her longtime battle with multiple sclerosis, and tributes have started to pour in for the screen icon.
Spears, another former Disney darling, reveals news of Funicello's
passing has hit her hard, writing on Twitter.com, "I am DEVASTATED
to hear about the passing of Annette Funicello. She was a role
model for me during my days as a Mouseketeer. Heartbroken".
Singer Abdul is also shocked by the loss, tweeting, "I'm truly
saddened by Annette Funicello's passing. She was an original
Mouseketeer and an original talent all-around", and former 'N Sync
star Lance Bass quotes the lyrics for The Mickey Mouse Club March,
adding, "'Now it's time... to say goodbye' to Annette Funicello -
my favorite Mouseketeer (After (former bandmates) JC (Chasez) and
Justin (Timberlake) of course) Trading in the ears for a halo. You
will be missed!"
Actress Mia Farrow and Shatner have also paid their respects to the
star, while burlesque beauty Dita Von Teese writes, "Aw, sad to
hear of Annette Funicello's passing, another raven haired goddess
of the 50s that inspired me".
Singer Nancy Sinatra has also remembered her late pal by sharing an
old photo of the pair, writing, "Annette my buddy and me with two
of our friends. I'll miss you forever, Annie, and I wish you
godspeed."