Famous Musician and Actor Mickey Rooney Jr died at the age of 77, know his siblings, net worth and mother
He was the first of 9 children of legendary actor Mickey Rooney.
Original Mousekeeter Mickey Rooney Jr Of Mickey Mouse Club Passed Away, Cause Of Death, Obituary, Age, Biography, Wife, Siblings, Mother, Net Worth And Images
Rooney gained fame through “Mousekeeter” in the Mickey Mouse Club in 1995 along with his brother Tim. He died on Saturday at his home in Glendale, Arizona. The cause of Actor’s death is yet unknown but it is said to be due to age related health issues.
💫In Memoriam
📺🎞#actor and #Hollywood Royalty Mickey Rooney Jr.
July 3, 1945 (age 77), #Birmingham , #Alabama , U.S. – July 16, 2022, #Arizona , U.S.🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/IzjVvm0JPZ
— DonnieHollywoodland (@DonnieHollywood) July 17, 2022
Mickey Rooney Jr., Actor, Musician, & Son of Screen Legend Mickey Rooney Died at 77 Rooney Jr. played in bands with the likes of Willie Nelson Me with his famous father the late Rooney Sr @ an Austrian event @ Austrian Consuls Mansion in Los Angeles pic.twitter.com/Lo7aeSvIwK
— Sybil Danning (@sybildanning) July 20, 2022
The tragic news of his demise was confirmed by his long-time partner Chrissie Brown. His friend Paul Petersen also took to his social media to penned down the tribute for Rooney.
Paul wrote in a facebook post, “Mickey Rooney, Jr peacefully passed away this morning in Arizona. For the past many years, he lived with and was in the care of Chrissie Brown and her family.
I first met Mickey, the oldest of nine siblings, sired by his famous father when he and Timmy were hired by Disney to be Mouseketeers in 1955″.
Who’s Mickey Rooney Junior?
Mickey Rooney Junior was born in Birmingham, Alabama on July 3, 1945 to actor Mickey Rooney and former Miss Birmingham and Singer Betty Jane Rose.
Rooney Junior married twice in his lifetime, he first wed to Merci Montello, a Playboy Playmate in 1972. Later in 1986, he married Laura Hollander. After her death in 2006, he got into a relationship with singer and musician Chrissie Brown.
During an interview, while talking about her partner, Chrissie said, “He was a wonderful man. The last 18 years with me and my family, he’s been an angel”.
Mickey, along with his brother Tim in 1995, was cast as a backup on ABC’s The Mickey Mouse Club. However, they were fired from the show following some mischief in the Disney’s paint department.
In 1967, the actor made his film debut via Hot Rods to Hell. Later in 1975, he appeared in a tv film Beyond the Bermuda Triangle and in 1980, he starred in Honeysuckle Rose.
Aside from acting, he was also known for his singing. In the 1960s, Junior recorded many songs such as ‘The Wandering Wind, The Choice Is Yours and It Certainly Ain’t a Nice Thing’.
Later, he also appeared on the ABC’s music show ‘Shindig’ and played in a band with his brothers Tim and Teddy. His net worth stood at $500,00.
Junior was able to play musical instruments such as guitar, keyboard, bass, drums and harmonica and many more. During an interview in 2001, he opened up about his first experience with instruments, he said, “My grandmother, Nanny Rase, had a ukulele.”
Mickey Rooney Jr. (July 3, 1945 – July 16, 2022)
Parents: Mickey Rooney (father); B. J. Baker
Born: July 3, 1945; Birmingham, Alabama, U.S
Spouse(s): Merci Montello
Died: July 16, 2022 (aged 77)
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