7 April 2014
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Born in Brooklyn, he began his career aged 18 months in his parents' vaudeville act, Yule and Carter, and never really retired.
By 1965, Mickey Rooney's 200 films had earned more than $3bn (£1.8bn) around the world.
Sir Laurence Olivier once referred to him as the greatest film actor America ever produced.
Rooney's death was reported by US entertainment magazine Variety and other media outlets. The actor is said to have been ill for some time.
He starred alongside legendary actresses Judy Garland and Elizabeth Taylor, in a film and musical career spanning eight decades.
Rooney was married eight times, including to screen beauty Ava Gardner. Asked once if he would marry all his wives again, Rooney replied: "Absolutely. I loved every one of them."
Despite his success, the show business legend was declared bankrupt in 1962, with much of his money going to alimony for his ex-wives and a reckless lifestyle.
Hollywood legend Mickey Rooney 'dies aged 93'
Mickey Rooney is seen here in 1942 with Ava Gardner - his first of eight wives
Mickey Rooney, the child actor who became the world's top box-office star, has died aged of 93, US media report.
By 1965, Mickey Rooney's 200 films had earned more than $3bn (£1.8bn) around the world.
Sir Laurence Olivier once referred to him as the greatest film actor America ever produced.
Rooney's death was reported by US entertainment magazine Variety and other media outlets. The actor is said to have been ill for some time.
He starred alongside legendary actresses Judy Garland and Elizabeth Taylor, in a film and musical career spanning eight decades.
Rooney was married eight times, including to screen beauty Ava Gardner. Asked once if he would marry all his wives again, Rooney replied: "Absolutely. I loved every one of them."
Despite his success, the show business legend was declared bankrupt in 1962, with much of his money going to alimony for his ex-wives and a reckless lifestyle.
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