Dick Clark was known as America’s Oldest Teenager, but in truth that title belonged to Annette Funicello. A former Mouseketeer who matured into a pop star and teen idol, she was known for her string ...

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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork)-- Actress Annette Funicello, long-time Disney and Beach Party star, passed away on Monday April 8 at Mercy Southwest Hospital in Bakersfield, CA, at the age of 70. She died ...

You might remember Fishbone from their appearance in Back to the Beach, backing Annette Funicello as she sang a strange version of "Jamaica Ska." You might also ...