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Annette from Annette & Friends Doll Shop. I just learned this morning that

Posted by Geneboyz <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Geneboyz' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on September 30, 2025, 1:08 pm

Annette has passed. Apparently she has been under hospice care. I'm not sure of age but I'm guessing around 70.

Annette closed her doll shop in Westminster here in SoCal many years ago and moved to Oregon. I bought almost all my Genes and fashions from her for years. Annette was instrumental in starting the first Gene Fan Club here in SoCal which went on to produce the first Gene Convention in Hollywood.

A group of us splintered off from that original group as we didn't want to be involved in convention planning at that stage. We called ourselves "The Hollywood Exiles" and we got together on a fairly regular basis. To this day many of us still gather to celebrate our favorite doll and each other. "Gene - Famous" members of the Exiles which originally numbered around a dozen are: AD Designers Lynne Day, Vince Nowell, Sean LaBlanc, and "Bob Lange".

I'll be forever grateful to Annette for introducing me to Gene but even more grateful for facilitating introductions to lifelong friends.

Annette had such an impact. I was blessed to attend the Hollywood Convention. Thank you for posting.

Posted by Trish at dollymall <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Trish+at+dollymall' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 5, 2025, 5:45 pm, in reply to "Annette from Annette & Friends Doll Shop. I just learned this morning that "

I’m very sorry to hear this!!

Posted by Kim in IL <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Kim+in+IL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 2, 2025, 1:47 pm, in reply to "Annette from Annette & Friends Doll Shop. I just learned this morning that "

My condolences to you and all her friends and loved ones.

Posted by Donna in FL <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Donna+in+FL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 1, 2025, 8:09 pm, in reply to "Annette from Annette & Friends Doll Shop. I just learned this morning that "

I am sorry to hear that. My condolences.

Posted by Jackie_NJ <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Jackie_NJ' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 1, 2025, 11:06 am, in reply to "Annette from Annette & Friends Doll Shop. I just learned this morning that "

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Condolences on you loss.

Posted by Denise in MI <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Denise+in+MI' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 1, 2025, 8:57 am, in reply to "Annette from Annette & Friends Doll Shop. I just learned this morning that "

Very sad to hear. My condolences.

Posted by Mike <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Mike' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 1, 2025, 7:40 am, in reply to "Annette from Annette & Friends Doll Shop. I just learned this morning that "

Posted by VeraS <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=VeraS' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on October 1, 2025, 5:54 am, in reply to "Annette from Annette & Friends Doll Shop. I just learned this morning that "

Sorry for your loss.

Posted by Ivy in MA <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Ivy+in+MA' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on September 30, 2025, 10:07 pm, in reply to "Annette from Annette & Friends Doll Shop. I just learned this morning that "

Oh no...such sad news to hear about! I, too, remember her and how she was the catalyst...

Posted by RyeGuy <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=RyeGuy' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on September 30, 2025, 7:23 pm, in reply to "Annette from Annette & Friends Doll Shop. I just learned this morning that "

that started it for us - The Hollywood Exiles. May her soul rest in peace and condolences to her family and friends.

Oh no. I remember her well

Posted by Lori in Denver <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Lori+in+Denver' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on September 30, 2025, 6:04 pm, in reply to "Annette from Annette & Friends Doll Shop. I just learned this morning that "

She truly had a zest for life and her dolls. I hope her last days were not in pain.

Thank you for letting us know

So sorry to hear about your friend, Jay.

Posted by Rosanna in OR <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Rosanna+in+OR' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on September 30, 2025, 5:43 pm, in reply to "Annette from Annette & Friends Doll Shop. I just learned this morning that "

How sad! She really was a force of nature making things happen in our brand new Gene world.

Posted by Lynne D <iframe src='https://members7.boardhost.com/TheStudioComm/info/user=Lynne+D' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on September 30, 2025, 1:43 pm, in reply to "Annette from Annette & Friends Doll Shop. I just learned this morning that "

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