Legendary Hollywood actor Mickey Rooney died at 93 Sunday at his Hollywood home while in the company of his family.
Rooney died of natural causes, the Los Angeles County Coroner’s office told the Associated Press.
The colorful, diminutive actor was known for his consummate performances in more than 200 films across eight decades, making him one of the most successful child actors cum movie stars in the history of cinema.
Rooney’s notable roles include his portrayal of Andy Hardy in 20 Hardy Boys films. He also acted alongside Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s and more recently with Amy Adams and Jason Segel in The Muppets.
Rooney is survived by his eighth wife and his nine children.
Mickey Rooney: A Look Back at His Early Life in Pictures
Mickey Rooney at five months old in 1921. Pictorial Parade—Getty ImagesRooney plays Ted Hackett III in the film From Broadway to Hollywood, directed by Willard Mack, in 1933.MGM Studios—Getty ImagesRooney played Puck in the 1935 film A Midsummer Night's Dream.Warner Bros.—Getty ImagesRooney and Judy Garland pose for a promotional portrait for the film Love Finds Andy Hardy in 1938.Hulton Archive—Getty ImagesMickey Rooney in a scene from the film Lord Jeff in 1938.Archive Photos—Getty ImagesRooney, as Huckleberry Finn, in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, directed by Richard Thorpe, in 1939. Silver Screen Collection—Getty ImagesRooney entered military service in 1944 and served more than 21 months during World War II. Above, he is seen while serving in, London, England on August 11, 1945.Popperfoto—Popperfoto/Getty ImagesRooney on the set of the 1955 film Bridges of Toko-Ri.Joseph Scherschel—Time & Life Pictures/Getty ImageMickey Rooney pets leading mule in a publicity portrait for the film Francis In The Haunted House in 1956.Archive Photos—Getty ImagesRooney sizes up a barbecued chicken during festivities at the opening of his 'Mickey Rooney's Star-B-Q' restaurant in Hollywood on April 13 1980 in Los Angeles, California.Joan Adlen Photography—Getty ImagesMickey Rooney received an Honorary Oscar in 1983 "in recognition of his 50 years of versatility in a variety of memorable film performances."Ron Galella—WireImage/Getty Images
