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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:


Disney's "Frozen" cast member Josh Gad gave a shout-out to Rooney's 1977 turn in "Pete's Dragon":


Alyssa Milano noted Rooney's status as a "Hollywood legend":


Mia Farrow pointed her Twitter followers to a YouTube video from Rooney's days as a child star:


Here's what some other high-profile names had to say about the veteran entertainer:








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