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- 07 Apr 14
RIP Mickey Rooney
The American screen legend has died at the age of 93.
On Sunday, Hollywood star Mickey Rooney passed away following a long illness. An Oscar, Golden Globe and Emmy winner, Mickey Rooney had an illustrious acting career that took in vaudeville, silent film, Shakespearean stage performances, TV and more recent roles in A Night At The Museum and 2011's The Muppets.
A diminutive figure with a big presence, Rooney was married eight times, perhaps most notably to fellow star Ava Gardner. He is survived by wife of 37 years Jan Chamberlain, eight children, 19 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.