#26: Mickey Rooney
Known as: Host on 60 Minutes and Actor
Net Worth: $20,000
Children: 11
Mickey Rooney, a celebrated icon and one of the last luminaries to grace the silent movie era, embarked on his dazzling showbiz journey as a toddler in Vaudeville productions. Born in 1920 and leaving a legacy upon his passing in 2014, Rooney’s illustrious filmography includes memorable roles in classics like The Black Stallion, National Velvet, Night at the Museum, and more.
In his personal life, Rooney shared a lasting bond with his spouse, Jan Rooney, a union that endured from 1978 until his demise in 2014. In an unexpected twist, Rooney chose to disinherit eight of his children, and at the time of his passing, he possessed a rather modest estate due to financial obligations. His final decision made a mere few weeks before his death, was to bequeath this limited estate to his stepson, marking the conclusion of a storied career and an intricate family legacy.