Annette Funicello

“When you are young and healthy, it never occurs to you that in a single second your whole life could change.”

“I have always thought of Walt Disney as my second father.”

“Whatever dreams I have wished have come true.”

“The mere thought of divorce terrified me. To me, divorce symbolized failure.”

“As I travel across the country speaking about MS, perhaps I can offer others comfort and hope.”

“Just learning that you have MS is such a devastating shock.”

“Of all the roles I've played, none has been as fulfilling as being a mother.”