Mickey Rooney: Stars react to death of legendary actor
Mickey Rooney may have been known for his small physique, but he had a large impact on Hollywood.
The pint-sized entertainer, who died on Sunday in Los Angeles at 93, is being remembered by celebrities on Twitter for his nine-decade long career in show business.
"Girls" star Lena Dunham pointed out that Rooney's small stature didn't stop him for snatching up the babes. He was once married to A-lister Eva Garnder for a year:
Mickey Rooney got all the best babes despite being short as hell. #RIP beautiful man
— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) April 7, 2014
Disney's "Frozen" cast member Josh Gad gave a shout-out to Rooney's 1977 turn in "Pete's Dragon":
RIP Mickey Rooney. A hell of an entertainer but forever to me the crazy dad in Pete's Dragon. #legend
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) April 7, 2014
Alyssa Milano noted Rooney's status as a "Hollywood legend":
Oh no! I loved this actor so much. Rest in peace. Hollywood legend Mickey Rooney dies http://t.co/f0fWI00x3a /via @heykim
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) April 7, 2014
Mia Farrow pointed her Twitter followers to a YouTube video from Rooney's days as a child star:
RIP Mickey Rooney. We can only be awed and grateful for so many great performances.
Here he is tap-dancing at 12 http://t.co/nXKqNYypbp v
— mia farrow (@MiaFarrow) April 7, 2014
Here's what some other high-profile names had to say about the veteran entertainer:
I loved The old
MICKEY & JUDY
MOVIES
— Cher (@cher) April 7, 2014
"you always pass failure on your way to success" - mickey rooney #ripmickey
— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) April 7, 2014
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Mickey Rooney. One of the greats!
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) April 7, 2014
Just heard about Mickey Rooney's passing..legend and friend.will share pics and video tom for sure.
— maria menounos (@mariamenounos) April 7, 2014
RIP Mickey Rooney xoxoxo
— Johnny Knoxville (@realjknoxville) April 7, 2014
The legendary Mickey Rooney is dead at 93. Interviewed him many years ago. He was a hoot.
— Richard Roeper (@richardroeper) April 7, 2014
RIP Mickey Rooney. The world will miss you my friend but we will never forget you. http://t.co/Ep7VE1c3UP
— Buzz Aldrin (@TheRealBuzz) April 7, 2014
A lovely man, talented actor & friend, Mickey Rooney has passed at 93. He is with his dear friend Judy Garland putting on shows in heaven.
— Marlee Matlin (@MarleeMatlin) April 7, 2014