Jan Rooney, the Hollywood legend's estranged eighth wife, denies signing away her rights to his legacy
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Mickey Rooney's widow is to contest a will which left the Hollywood legend's estate to his stepson, according to the Telegraph.
Rooney, who died last month at the age of 93, signed his last will a few weeks before his death. He left his entire estate just $18,000 (£10,700) to his stepson Mark Rooney, who had been his carer for some time, blaming elder abuse and financial mismanagement by another stepson for the relatively meagre legacy. Rooney's estranged wife Jan and his eight surviving children were all disinherited.
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More on Mickey Rooney
Mickey Rooney's widow is to contest a will which left the Hollywood legend's estate to his stepson, according to the Telegraph.
Rooney, who died last month at the age of 93, signed his last will a few weeks before his death. He left his entire estate just $18,000 (£10,700) to his stepson Mark Rooney, who had been his carer for some time, blaming elder abuse and financial mismanagement by another stepson for the relatively meagre legacy. Rooney's estranged wife Jan and his eight surviving children were all disinherited.
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- 5/12/2014
- by Ben Child
- The Guardian - Film News
Update: Mickey Rooney's family has released a statement about his passing. "Mickey passed away from natural causes at the age of 93. Two years ago he requested through the Superior Court to permanently reside with his son Mark Rooney and Mark's wife Charlene. With them he finally found happiness, health and a feeling of safety and was able to enjoy life again. In an effort to provide Mickey with a better life, Mark and Charlene reunited him with both old and new friends." "Even someone of Mickey's [...]...
- 4/7/2014
- Us Weekly
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