Mickey Rooney Jr., original Mouseketeer and first child of legendary star, dead at 77
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Mickey Rooney Jr.’s death was announced by Paul Peterson, the former actor and founder of advocacy group A Minor Consideration. The musician previously played in bands with Willie Nelson.
Stephanie Nolasco covers entertainment at Foxnews.com.
"Mickey Rooney Jr. peacefully passed away this morning in Arizona," Peterson wrote on Saturday. "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. Mickey Junior was tall and talented. He could sing, dance and act… and get in trouble. We three were fired for Conduct Unbecoming a Mouse!"
"Mickey Junior was the personification of ‘damaged goods,’" Peterson continued. "He gave all he could. I was born on the same day as Mickey’s father and ‘The Mic’ gave me, unsolicited mind you, the most useful advice I ever got. It is one of my greatest sorrows that he didn’t do the same for his son. Mickey Rooney Junior. Rest In Peace at last. We will see to your wishes."
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