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On April 8, 1941, Mouseketeer Darlene Gillespie was born.
Actress & singer Darlene Gillespie was #BornOnThisDay April 8, 1941. Troubled Mouseketeer on TV's original Mickey Mouse Club (1955-'58) known for her jealous on-set rants against fellow co-star Annette. Later a convicted felon, out of prison we wish her all the best- 82 yrs YOUNG
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Wed Apr 9, 2025: On April 8, 2013, Annette Funicello died.
Wed Apr 9, 2025: On March 28, 1910, Mouseketeer Jimmie Dodd was born.
Wed Apr 9, 2025: On April 7, 2019, the body of Mouseketeer Dennis Day was discovered.
Mon Apr 8, 2024: On this day, April 8, 1941, Mouseketeer Darlene Gillespie was born.
Mon Apr 8, 2024: On April 7, 2019, the body of Mouseketeer Dennis Day was discovered.
Thu Mar 28, 2024: On this day, March 28, 1910, Mouseketeer Jimmie Dodd was born.
Sun Apr 9, 2023: On April 8, 1941, Mouseketeer Darlene Gillespie was born.
Sat Apr 8, 2023: On April 7, 2019, the body of Mouseketeer Dennis Day was discovered.
Sat Apr 8, 2023: On this day, April 8, 2013, Annette Funicello died.
Tue Mar 28, 2023: On this day, March 28, 1910, Mouseketeer Jimmie Dodd was born.
Sun Mar 28, 2021: On this day, March 28, 1910, Mouseketeer Jimmie Dodd was born.
Wed Apr 8, 2020: Body discovered, April 7, 2019: Dennis Day, Mouseketeer
Wed Apr 8, 2020: Died, on this day, April 8, 2013: Annette Funicello
Mon Jun 10, 2019: Disney Mouseketeer Dennis Day Found Dead