Annette Funicello, 'America's Sweetheart,' Has Died by Eyder Peralta

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 Walt Disney Recruited When her at 12 years old. She went on to become a successful film star, starring with Frankie Avalon in.

Funicello had been battling multiple sclerosis for years. By the end of her life, she was unable to walk or talk. The Canadian broadcaster.

That her family confirmed she died from Complications of MS. she was taken off life support Monday morning.