Born on this day – Annette Funicello:

Annette Funicello

Actress, 

Singer

October 22, 1942 – April 8, 2013

Life doesn't have to be perfect to be wonderful.

- Annette Funicello.

Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in 1987.

Credits:

A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story (1995); Full House (1991); Troop Beverly Hills (1989); Back to the Beach (1987); Growing Pains (1986); Lots of Luck (1985); The Love Boat (1978–1982); Fantasy Island (1979–1981); Frankie & Annette: The Second Time Around (1978); Love, American Style (1971); Head (1968); Hondo (1967); Thunder Alley (1967); Fireball 500 (1966); Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine (1965); How to Stuff a Wild Bikini (1965); Ski Party (1965); The Monkey's Uncle (1965); Beach Blanket Bingo (1965); Burke's Law (1963–1965); Pajama Party (1964); Bikini Beach (1964); Muscle Beach Party (1964); The Greatest Show on Earth (1964); The Misadventures of Merlin Jones (1964); Wagon Train (1963); Beach Party (1963); Escapade in Florence (1962); The Magical World of Disney (1959–1962); Toyland (1961); The Horsemasters (1961); Zorro (1959–1961); The Danny Thomas Show (1959); The Shaggy Dog (1959); Annette (1958); The New Adventures of Spin and Marty (1957); Further Adventures of Spin and Marty (1956).