Quote: "Annette was a star from the time she was 12 years old, and I met her shortly after. When life threw her a terrible curve, she showed the best side of herself by coming forward to discuss her Ms with courage and candor. As much as she entertained us as a young woman, she gave so much more by sharing her experience and raising awareness of this disease. She will be missed by her family and her wide circle of friends, in which I was lucky to be included." Veteran singer Paul Anka pays tribute to actress ANNETTE FUNICELLO, who died from complications due to her longtime battle with multiple sclerosis (Ms) on Monday (08Apr13).
Fact: Tony Bennett and Paul Anka have landed cameo roles in the new SOPHIE TUCKER biopic. The singers will appear in performance scenes in The Outrageous Sophie Tucker, which is currently in production and being directed by Oscar nominee William Gazecki.
Fact: Paul Anka rewrote his MY WAY hit so he could pay a musical tribute to re-elected California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in Sacramento, California on Friday night (05JAN07).