Mickey Rooney's Last Years: A Collection of Video Moments

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By Adario Strange2014-04-07 04:00:38 UTC

Actor Mickey Rooney died on Sunday at the age of 93, but even late into his life, he remained active, engaged with his community and consistently entertaining.

Back in 2010, Rooney appeared in a short film called The Rooney's, which detailed his life with his wife Jan Chamberlin Rooney.

See also: Mickey Rooney, Star of the Screen, Stage and TV for Decades, Dead at 93

The video, available as of this writing on YouTube, gave the public a fascinating glimpse into the legendary actor's home life, his interactions with the public and his relationship with his wife.

In 2011, Rooney appeared (see video above) before a Senate committee to give testimony regarding the issue of elder abuse. Rooney claimed that the step-son of his wife had been abusive, denied him medicine, took away his Oscar and Emmy and had assumed control of various parts of his life.

The appearance was a rare a serious moment for an actor who has come to be known for his ever-present wit and ability to pull comedy out of nearly any moment.

One of the most recent pieces of amateur footage of Rooney was captured in 2013 by a videographer as the actor returned to California following a trip.

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Topics: Entertainment, Film, mickey rooney, Videos, YouTube

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