Latest Mickey Rooney News
Bob Barker In Line For Memorial Town Square
Bob Barker's girlfriend Nancy Burnet is reportedly in talks with officials in Los Angeles to name a town square in his honour.The beloved host of 'The Price is Right' passed away on 26 August aged...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 08 September 2023
Mickey Rooney 'Had Affair With' Elizabeth Taylor
Mickey Rooney had an affair with Dame Elizabeth Taylor when she was just 14 years old, a new book has claimed.The late actor was reportedly caught in the throes of passion with his 'National Velvet'...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 10 October 2015
Mickey Rooney's Will Approved
Mickey Rooney's will has been approved by a judge.The 93-year-old actor - who passed away in April 2014 - had left most of his estate to his stepson and carer Mark Aber, prompting his biological...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 21 August 2015
Composer Van Alexander Dies, Aged 100
The musician, born Alexander Feldman, passed away from heart failure on Sunday (19Jul15) at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He is best known for co-writing Ella Fitzgerald's first big hit...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 20 July 2015
Joan Rivers Snubbed In Oscars' In Memoriam Segment
Joan Rivers was left out of the Oscars' In Memoriam segment.The actress and comedienne died last September aged 81 but was omitted from the annual rollcall of the most notable Hollywood stars who have passed...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23 February 2015
Ben Stiller Owns Magical Tablet
Ben Stiller has a magical golden tablet in his house.The 49-year-old actor was gifted the Tablet of Ahkmenrah when filming wrapped on 'Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb', in which the fictional Egyptian...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 December 2014
Ben Stiller: I'm Lucky To Have Known Robin Williams
Ben Stiller feels ''lucky'' to have got to spend time with the late Robin Williams while making the 'Night At The Museum' films.The 49-year-old actor stars alongside Williams in the latest instalment in the trilogy,...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 16 December 2014
Top Tv Producer/director Alan Landsburg Dead At 81
Alan Landsburg, the Emmy Award-winning mastermind behind Leonard Nimoy's hit series In Search Of... and Mickey Rooney's acclaimed Tv movie Bill, has died.The 81 year old director/producer died of natural causes at his Beverly Hills...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 August 2014
Mickey Rooney Laid To Rest
Actor Mickey Rooney has been laid to rest at a private funeral in California.Family and friends of the Breakfast at Tiffany's star bid farewell to the beloved actor at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery on Saturday...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20 April 2014
Mickey Rooney's Kids To Contest Will
Mickey Rooney's children are reportedly contesting his will.It was revealed last week that the late actor - who died aged 93 earlier this month - had left his entire modest $18,000 estate to his stepson...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 14 April 2014
Finally, Mickey Rooney Will Be Buried At The Hollywood Forever Cemetery
The argument over Mickey Rooney’s body has finally been resolved, with Rooney’s lawyer explaining to The New York Daily News that the late star will be buried at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery.Mickey Rooney passed away...
By Jack de Aguilar in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 April 2014
A Week In News: Peaches Passes, 'Captain America' Crushes Competition, Rockers Roll Into The History Books
"#RIPPeaches": So went the hashtag that thousands of Twitter users used to pay tribute to the late Peaches Geldof, who was found dead in her Kent home on Monday with her baby son playing nearby....
By Lauren James in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 11 April 2014
Mickey Rooney's Remains To Be Given To (A) His Lawyer Or (B) His Estranged Wife
An LA judge is to decide the fate of the late Mickey Rooney’s remains after the actor passed away on Sunday. At the moment, the choice is between leaving Rooney’s remains with his lawyer, Michael...
By Victoria Pavlova in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 10 April 2014
Mickey Rooney's Estate Worth Just $18k As Close Family Cut Out Of Will
Mickey Rooney has left a modest estate of $18,000 to just his stepson, Mark Aber and his wife Charlene. The late actor and former child star disinherited his eight surviving children, as well as his...
By Lauren James in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 09 April 2014
Lena Dunham & Lord Of The Rings Stars Add Their Tributes To Mickey Rooney
Lena Dunham and Lord Of The Rings co-stars Elijah Wood and Dominic Monaghan have joined the stars paying tribute to Mickey Rooney after waking up to the news of his death.The Tv and movie veteran...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 April 2014
Mickey Rooney Dies Aged 93: Remembering The Child Star And Screen Legend
Mickey Rooney, star of the big screen for 88 years, has passed away aged 93 after a long illness, according to Variety. He died on Sunday in the company of his family in his North...
By Lauren James in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 07 April 2014
Comedian John Pinette Dies Of Natural Causes, Aged 50
Comedian John Pinette has died at the age of 50. The Boston born comic was found dead on Saturday in his Pittsburgh hotel room, his manager has confirmed to numerous media outlets.John Pinette at Caroline's...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 07 April 2014
Tributes Pour In For Mickey Rooney
Tributes are flooding in from celebrities following the death of Hollywood actor Mickey Rooney on Sunday (06Apr14).The acting veteran, whose career spanned over nine decades, passed away aged 93. His cause of death has not...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 April 2014
Mickey Rooney Dies At 93
Hollywood veteran Mickey Rooney has died, aged 93.The actor passed away on Sunday (06Apr14). The cause of his death has not been released. Rooney's career spanned over nine decades. He started acting as a...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 April 2014
Hollywood Legend Mickey Rooney Passes Away Age 93
One of Hollywood's longest working actor's, Mickey Rooney, died aged 93 on Sunday (April 6th).The showbiz legend has been ill for quite a while and passed away from natural causes, TMZ reports.Rooney, who has been...
By Nick Hill in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 April 2014
Early Mickey Rooney Film Unearthed In The Netherlands
A lost Mickey Rooney film featuring the actor in his first lead role is set to be restored following its discovery in the Netherlands.Mickey's Circus, which dates back to 1927, was among a treasure trove...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 31 March 2014
Leonardo Dicaprio Starstruck By Mickey Rooney At Hollywood Event
LEONARDO DiCaprio was left starstruck after meeting veteran actor Mickey Rooney at a Hollywood event over the weekend (04-05Jan14).The Great Gatsby star attended the Paramount Pictures luncheon on Sunday (05Jan14) in California, where he scored...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 January 2014
Mickey Rooney's Stepson Declared Bankrupt Amid Elder Abuse Dispute
Movie veteran Mickey Rooney's stepson has declared bankruptcy after settling allegations of elder dispute by confessing he owes the actor $2.8 million (£1.87 million).The Babes on Broadway star was placed under the conservatorship of his...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 October 2013
Ann Rutherford Dies
'Gone With the Wind' actress Ann Rutherford has died. The Canadian star died at her home in Beverly Hills, California, last night (11.06.12) aged 94.Ann's close friend and fellow actress, Anne Jeffreys, said she had...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 June 2012
Mickey Rooney's Conservatorship Made Permanent
Mickey Rooney's legal and financial affairs will remain under the permanent control of his lawyer after a judge in Los Angeles ruled his conservatorship should stay in place indefinitely.The veteran actor's attorney Michael Augustine was...
By WENN on 26 March 2011
Rooney: 'I Named Marilyn Monroe'
Movie veteran MICKEY ROONEY gave MARILYN MONROE her famous moniker after telling her NORMA RAE wasn't Hollywood enough. The NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM star met the wannabe actress at a party and was captivated by...
By WENN on 16 January 2007
Actor Tim Rooney Dies
Actor and voiceover artist TIMOTHY HAYES ROONEY, a son of MICKEY ROONEY, has died. He was 59. Rooney died on 23 September (06) in Hemet, California after a five-year battle with the muscle disease dermatomyositis....
By World Entertainment News Network on 30 November 2006
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