The death of former Mouseketeer Annette Funicello does and does not come as a surprise.
She had battled multiple sclerosis for years and recently fell into a coma. Despite her ailments, she always managed to project a brave and sunny disposition. That made her passing at age 70 somewhat a surprise to me. At least she made it to 70.
I had wondered about her lately when news of the release of the Gorgo Blu-ray came out. I originally saw Gorgo as the second feature to Annette's (and Frankie Avalon's) version of Babes In Toyland. I also remember watching the Mickey Mouse Club during its initial run in the 1950s.
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