Mickey Rooney's emotional testimony on elder abuse

Actor Mickey Rooney testified before a Senate committee that he has suffered from elder abuse. Nancy Cordes reports.

[@BlueButterfly7777]

How dare anyone abuse a senior citizen? I believe every word Mickey said.

[@janetlieb2507]

I was a victim of elder abuse. A nightmare!

[@BlueButterfly7777]

@@janetlieb2507 I'm sorry

[@Kevin-cy4qn]

@@janetlieb2507 ma'am, I would just like to extend my deepest sympathy. As I read your comment, it hit me like a thunderbolt, your few short words, said SO MUCH! I'm 43, old enough to have been raised in a time, where WE HONORED OUR ELDERLY! The wisdom, that comes with a life of living, isn't lost on me, & I want you to know that you still have a voice, & a HUGE place in this world! May God continue to keep & bless you!!

[@betsybrains]

Instead of beefing up penalties for elder abuse, which is a grossly under-reported crime as stated here, let's instead do two things: 1. For independent individuals such as Mr. Rooney, Make Power of Attorney extremely difficult to acquire. Require outside shrinks to confirm that the person really wants to transfer his decision-making rights. 2. To better protect those who live in "retirement living facilities" let's adopt much more stringent hiring practices. Let's Switch the hiring mood from "Are you willing to work here?" to "Show me why you're good enough to work here." The lesson Mr. Rooney told us all: We Americans do a bad job at protecting and caring for our community elders, no matter how much we sentimentally treasure them.

[@janetlieb2507]

@@BlueButterfly7777 thankyou! It was Hell!💔

[@clarewelter2207]

Anyone who has a hand in abusing the senior population needs to go directly to jail.

[@TheNakedWombat]

A nation can be judged on how they treat those most at risk of being abused including children, disabled and the aged.

[@daschundloverable]

@cubomania3 yes, animals too. BUT WHERE ARE ALL THE MISSING CHILDREN?!?!?!!?!?

[@pattihawks8514]

The Naked Wombat Amen!

[@rubytuesday5412]

@cubomania3 You got in before me!

[@MTknitter22]

The Naked Wombat This means a number of nations are in serious trouble.

[@jeanmorgan4343]

You forgot animals too.

[@amandasparrow169]

He sadly passed away on 6th April 2014 at the age of 93 He was a legend and amazing actor and he will be sadly missed Elderly abuse is is horrifying and this has to stop right here and right now

[@badbag9625]

Ms. Sparrow This serious problem is LARGER then most know. Many older people don't want to throw others, ESPECIALLY THEIR CHILDRENl under the bus ! Seems they are still loyal to a fault ! Those committing abuse use this emotional factor against the elderly all the time ! ! Yet, there are STILL great PEOPLE & FAMILY that would NEVER dream of committing elderly abuse ! i SALUTE them ! !

[@tsarmikislav938]

Well he had to have ended his film career somehow The fucker was staring in flicks since he was 7

[@jamesmooney817]

Hopefully stepson follows swiftly after along with anyone who hurt or abused this legendary actor

[@janetlieb2507]

A Wonderful Actor!🌛

[@anthonyperes4421]

Micky Rooney he is a pure legend. Hearing this filled my heart with grief for him. God bless you micky.

[@Nathan-oe8ut]

Is this the same geezer that played that incredibly racist portrayal of a Japanese man, purely for laughs and a paycheck? Old fucker got what he deserved lolol

[@psychedelicpython]

I unfriended a man I’ve known since high school about 10 months ago (for so many reasons) and I’ve been thinking a lot about his mother who is in her 90s because this ex-friend yells at her so bad that his face is red for about 25 minutes afterwards. She’ll give him money to buy her certain foods like cottage cheese but he refuses to buy a $1.59 container claiming it’s too expensive. He took her disabled parking placard from her car and uses it in his SUV for himself. The list goes on and on. After watching this video I’m finally going to find out who to call because this man not only abuses his elderly mother verbally but he also he neglects her as well.

[@laurienicosia3870]

Please call police and they will refer you to the right agency. Don't procrastinate her life could be in danger. Does she have other children that could step in between them??? Please call you may be her only hope. Good luck.

[@MoonSpinners]

Bella Bella ....I agree with Laurie....please, please do something. If you intervene, you may save her life.

[@xtinamarie_333]

Find another family member first! State facilities are bad as well. Be careful who you tell because she could be worse off! Find a family member and rat his ass out! Confront his ass!!!

[@cfour7672]

Report it

[@mrnogot4251]

Adult Protective Services

[@horrorjunkie92]

How can someone abuse a Hollywood legend? I'd have considered myself extremely lucky just to have met him.

[@carolinehampton9973]

It doesn't matter who you are; shouldn't, happen to anyone!

[@tex6274]

Humans when given power will abuse it always

[@carriecastagnino9596]

It doesn't matter, legend or anyone, nobody should be treated like this.

[@MoonSpinners]

horrorjunkie92 ...being a “legend” shouldn’t make what happened to him any more disgusting than the average joe next door.

[@antoniopabis52]

Marilyn Monroe's quote - "Hollywood will pay you a million dollars for a kiss , but Fifty cents for your soul"

[@irisheyes4935]

He was being abused & nobody did anything to protect him. His daughters tried to help him but he was too scared to do much against his last wife & stepson.

[@pattihawks8514]

Irish Eyes They should be punished by law!

[@sparx180]

Irish Eyes What a tragic story. I have love this man for years and years. My mom kept all his early movies and he was such a joy to watch. I guess this akin to spousal abuse, which my mom went through with my dad. The isolation, not able to have friends, what a life. What the hell is this country turning into? EL CRAPO!!!!

[@tarnsand440]

Yes it mentions the son here but not his wife. However Mickey said the abuse started with his wife and the son joined in trying to portray him as senile. Then after he passed..she tried to make money off him from interviews selling memorabilia. I remember an interview he did with Robert Osbourne where he detailed the abuse so he was far from senile. It was systematic and calculated. I hope both step son last wife got nothing when he passed.

[@desratlinda8639]

(That doesn't make sense cause he DID do something about it by going to trial here), why didn't he just go with his daughter after this??

[@Hamigal]

I was 59 yrs old when my only child, my daughter took her fists and pounded my face in.i had to go to ER with a broken nose, and a torn cornea. She was 33 yrs old. I have no forgiveness for her nor do I care about her anymore. My only hope is someone does the same thing to her. I spent my life as a mother taking care of her and protecting her. Now I wish I'd never given someone life who has no regard for mine. This is so sad. I adored and loved Mickey Rooney.

[@nbrown6051]

I too had a daughter like that. But me on my breast and refused to let go and left me with a lump the size of a gold ball and bruises for weeks. And that is just one of her violent times. Just one. And everybody always looks at the mom as having done something to deserve that hate and anger. They did then and still do and it isn’t fair. I had three other kids who were raised same as her and they would never and have never done the stuff she has

[@astacy62]

Bless u

[@zuleigahanslip7200]

I am so very sorry this happened to you! Really I am in tears reading your story, God bless you! God will deal with her in time! Lifting your hand to a parent is a no no! How I wish my parents were still here

[@sugarjoe50]

I'm not a religious man, but God bless you!

[@nikhilsukumar23]

I am sorry. Such abusers must be put in prison. I was abused by my family and it continues to this day. I suffer mental, emotional and psychological abuse. I now give it back to them. Sorry about your dad story. But I feel sadness is greater than happiness. It liberates us. It teaches us about people and the country.

[@jennoury249]

This breaks my heart 😓

[@AngelaVMcKnight]

I commend Mickey Rooney for telling his story. Any one who abuse an elder should not get away with it.

[@shamteal8614]

If I live to an age of 90 and still have a brain as sharp as his appeared, I will be well pleased. A great star and so sad to hear he was abused in his old age.

[@wallys11000]

It is sad Mickey Rooney had to suffer this way in his old age. He is right, if it can happen to him it could happen to anyone. I just pray to the Lord it will not be my fate.

[@Kelly-nm4kw]

Hello Dianne, How are you doing?

[@trailhopper883]

One of my friends met him in Houston TX. Mikey signed an autograph for him very willingly. Had his name on it...then said "peace". He said he was a super kind man, and not stuck up at all. Rip

[@e.c.1975]

I can’t stand when people abuse children or old people! I feel so bad for this man. I hope that he passed peacefully :’(

[@mariavela3398]

So sad that happened to him. It breaks my heart for him. He wanted to cry. He was a very talented actor. I am glad that you spoke for the elderly on elderly abuse. R.I.P. Mr. Mickey Rooney.

[@lorivattes2187]

That's okay because his fans know he got those Oscars and Emmy's. We don't physically need to see them. He deserved all the Oscars and Emmy's that he got. I'll miss you Mickey. Love ya!

[@jennilooable]

RIP Mickey. I've been abused similarly, I will miss you and your wisdom. I would think that he would want to continue to have his voice heard, for not only elder abuse as he experienced, but ALL domestic abuse. It's time to make our voices heard

[@16Arson]

I hope you’re ok 💜

[@starsister4420]

He used to live with one of his daughters and she was horrible too. I had encountered them at the airport and she was talking to him so horribly, what a biotch.

[@lucretciaseven4873]

That was his daughter in-law his biological daughters tried all they could to help him, but he was just too frightened.

[@astacy62]

Poor Mickey did confided to his dtrs....and they told him to call 911. Which he finally got strong enough to finally do. God bless him

[@Mygirlyvintagelife]

Rip mickey Rooney we miss you :'(

[@alandelong1469]

Died essentially penniless after a lifetime earnings of hundreds of millions - sure he drank, gambled, womanized and was deprived of a normal childhood by the studio system that made slaves of even child-actors...The abuses by wives, family, staff and hangers-on is a symptom of the greed and narcissism that pervades unchecked in a very, very sick society we tend to give ourselves far too much credit for having evolved...Elder abuse? All too common as well...

[@bonscott602]

I miss him. A hero and a national treasure.

[@meemeethecat7391]

HE WAS STRONG. STILL HAD HIS MIND. UNTILL THE END. ALL THEM NEED TO BE ASHAME OF THEIR SELFS.

[@meemeethecat7391]

THANKS. MEOWW.

[@Peggy-nt7eo]

Absolutely!!!!!! Your so right.!!!!!

[@Peggy-nt7eo]

He was a god send. From heaven to entertain us all. Oh my god and in his golden years he is treated like this. Well he is in Heavenly Father arms now and all his family and Friends like Judy and Ava who love him. And will take care of him. People like that have and will live eternity with the Devil. And he knows How to entertain them with a little bit more displeasure and more heat R.I.P. Mr. Rooney.

[@lindawilliams429]

I know it's been years but, listening to your elders matters. Listening to your elders, OMG!! I could listen to you for hours!! In the words of 2020, you Mr. Rooney, were my Ride or Die!!! Thanks for the Memories. Love you, always!!

[@stacymoore9836]

I’ve always loved Micky Rooney. God Bless his soul. May he rest in piece. 🙏

[@janetlieb2507]

Amazing actor!♥️

[@richardbello5732]

Elderly people need rights to protection by law 😡

[@nancytompkins7638]

Abuse to the elderly has been going on for decades. I was a Nurse Aide in the 70’s 80’s and 90’s. Nothing new, a common place, even when my parents went into the system within the last 10 years, nothing has changed. I had to monitor my parents affairs DAILY, and still was abuse. I to this day feel guilt that they had to experience this. My parents where both World War Two veterans. It took the government 1 1/2 years before my father recieved his veterans benefits. His doctor said that is common, they wait as long as they can so they will die and not collect. The money finally came but, half what they said. Upon his death Medicaid wanted to take it all. So, the government is no better. Trust no facility if anyone ever has to experience this!

[@TheVeronica12398]

that is so sad , I know my grandma was treated badly and ended up in hospital for being under weight and the family thought she was on death door . she is better now , she is 96 years old and for years i was always worrying . the family or anyone else was not allowed to see her as her care giver took her house and put in their name , and what does her daughter do but put her in an old folks home and lets her care giver keep the house and her money . And this makes me very upset with them , as they say they only care about her well being well this is fucked up because she lost everything and the abuser gets all . and they do not want to cause trouble so they will not be charged how fucked up is that .

[@antoniopabis52]

"Hollywood will pay you a million dollars for a kiss , but Fifty cents for your soul" -Marilyn Monroe

[@enricosanchez894]

Mickey claimed he invented the name Marilyn Monroe.

[@wendylable]

Love Mickey Rooney. Hope he is now living a more happy and fulfilling life.

[@janlovesmany712]

I wonder how his case against those abusing him turned out.. RIP in Heaven Micky...

[@mrpedantic]

RIP Mickey Rooney. He died tonight.

[@astacy62]

Bless him.....rip

[@dianemorris5816]

If Mickey Rooney can be abused anyone can be. How dare them.

[@hadew1418]

Rest in peace you break my heart. I'm support worker looking after vulnerable adults. I wish i had the privilege to look after someone like you.

[@carinemunro1077]

He was very brave to make elder abuse a recognised issue..

[@billiegeller6299]

I have had to place my mom in 3 different homes once I couldn't take care of her. She was not treated well...now I finally have found a place that she is treated well. Being a former RN I know what to look out for.

[@laurienicosia3870]

Every family that has a parent in a nursing home or have nursing staff that comes to your parents home needs to have a camera installed in the bedroom and bathroom of the house .as a nurses aide if seen some aides be very ruff with patients ,some on purpose some just lazy . The family has to stay on top of what is going on with their parent. If they have dementia and are unable to speak you can see with cameras how they are being treated.

[@joegarcia8923]

may he rest in peace ,he was one hell of a good actor he well be missed .🤧😇🇺🇸

[@nickchapereal2202]

Sad... Go Mickey your still number one !

[@caramason4401]

How sad is that. What in someone minds could do something so sick. Has the stepson been charged? He should get life.

[@lilachart6371]

This is sickening and so sad ...I thought the absoloute world of my parents and my mum passed far too young ...I would have just loved to have had my mum around and I would have cherished her in her old age 💞 people should feel blessed to have elderly parents.

[@Kelly-nm4kw]

Hello Cherie, How are you doing?

[@darrelldurley9204]

I'm almost afraid of getting old. When you have to depend on some help that's when it starts.

[@Chataine91]

You should be able to do little things yourself. Be willing to adapt to changing circumstances. Downsize your accommodation if need be (so you pay less for maintenance) and pay someone to do the cleaning as often as you need. Everything else you can do yourself. It’s not so bad. These elderly people are suffering because they feel they expect other people to fulfill their every need; physical and emotional. It’s too much to ask of any human being in the world and puts the elderly person at risk of potential abuse - physical and emotional.

[@peachesb-georgia1125]

So sorry you had to go through this 😢... hopefully his testimony will help others...

[@ziggy33399]

I have no problem believing him and honor his courage to do this. I loved the guy...what a beautiful bright star 🌟 he was in this world‼️

[@frankjackson2359]

R.I.P. you wonderful man.

[@deborahbishop3300]

That's VERY VERY VERY SAD ! WE LOVE MICKEY ROONEY . ! 🌷🌻🌷💋🎶♥️💕💋♥️💕🌷🌻🌷

[@nicholewhite4067]

Man I can't imagine abusing anyone especially elders

[@TonyCook7]

People please please take care our most vulnerable. It’s going to be you one day if you’re lucky enough.

[@Twsuf1]

Mikey's right! And it's still happening, even in most cases the courts judges and lawyers are in on it, and turn a blind eye like Sacramento and Fresno Counties

[@bobbymarsh1]

My favorite actor of all time

[@terrimanuri7944]

Oh l hate hearing this,Mickey gave so much Joy to all of us and to hear this is truly unforgivable,😢

[@guadalupecorchado5461]

Nice, warmed-hearted so kind, caring and loving person. Hecdid not deserve it...

[@drtonyhaworth6287]

Good for Mickey ...I was a battered husband for 5 hrs and I know what women go through and. Mickey was the same stripped of any dignity ...god bless him we’re ever he is in heaven....

[@Linda204]

How can anyone abuse the elderly or children they are both the weakest and most vulnerable of us all but it really happens , I pray he found peace before he passed on

[@Foxys-Collective-Videography]

I'm so sorry to hear that he was abused and also I'm sorry to hear that the abusers took away his oscar and all his personal things away from him for no reason :-(. Why would some abusers do that to an elderly actor like Mickey Rooney? :-(. I'm so sorry to hear about what happened to Mickey Rooney being abused :-(.

[@survivor_speaks]

Similar to a battered woman. I lived that for 4 years. Thank you Mickey Rooney for sharing your story.

[@Chris_2cents]

Happy Belated Birthday to the late Joseph Yule Jr.aka Mickey Rooney.9-23-20.Brooklyn

[@addisonfoxfire9174]

This is so heartbreaking 😥

[@francesmay875]

I Really like. Micky Roony and his wife Jan I saw both them at the theatre at soth end got micky and Jan Autographs and took there pictures as well that made my day and shook there hand.it was great to see them both.

[@lisaluvsmusic2603]

He earned respect and received anguish. I hope karma goes full circle

[@jomama5186]

Terrible. He was so beloved, and still is to this day. I love this guy. I always will.

[@MrsA2801]

That's awful! Poor Mr Rooney! 😥

[@shellierodarmel7282]

Omg I'm sorry we love u mickey!

[@raquelespino5088]

Poor man nobody should have to go through this especially at the hands of their own kids. 😭

[@laurienicosia3870]

It was not his children . It was a stepson and one of his wives.

[@seecanon5840]

I believe him. Rest In Peace Joe.

[@bonscott602]

Report everything to everybody. The abuser counts on you being too afraid.

[@lewisedwards4058]

NOTHING makes me more deathly angry than elder abuse and child abuse.... these are defenseless, vulnerable people I can only imagine the depraved and sick, greedy mind that would purposefully cause them mental, emotional, or physical abuse.

[@cfitz4397]

Evil souls prey on the weak. They will be judged - some here on earth, and everyone after death.

[@margaretmccutcheon5292]

So glad you were able to let the world know about your abuse it must have been hard for you so proud of you l hope your stepson gets what he deserves you are a true legend great actor in many films and now you can RIP God Bless Youxx

[@noco7243]

Can we please stop treating old people like shit?

[@21kboom]

@Ryan Strasser he didn't do that for the spotlight he wanted to help other elders being abused

[@flowergalpower2681]

I loved Mickey Rooney

[@privateprivate1865]

I love mickey rooney

[@ActionForAging]

So heartbreaking. I hope to bring a positive light to life's most underestimated season, and to keep it real in my content. I will need to consider producing content that addresses THIS issue as well. :(

[@thecreativemillenial]

I like to think that after Mickey Rooney died, Judy Garland was waiting for him in heaven to run up and give her dear friend a big hug

[@PTSDRemission-PRENEUR]

My grandfather was in his 80's and still cycling on his bicycle. One afternoon he was cycling home and some teenagers decided to harrass / bully my grandfather. My grandfather is a Scots, moved to New Zealand in the 50's. Let's say my scottish grandfather may have been physically elderly but boy did he still have that loud scottish swearing!!! He scared the shit out of the arsehole teenagers and they scarpered. I was very proud of my grandfather when I heard that. He yelled to the effect "JESUSSSSSSSSSSS CHRRRRRRRRRRRRRIST!" He still had some fire in his belly and had a spine. I think I take after my grandfather because I don't let anyone try and harass me etc and will instantly let them know. Being old you still have to have a spine and a sense of who you are and stand up for yourself and go out blazing. My grandfather could have been attacked and he would have not gone down quietly, he took that chance and his loud scottish bark was enough to scare the hell out of those little cowards.

[@BokhariTube]

What a Legend and how he was treated......Disguisting

[@marilyntape508]

I know what it is like and even though my granddaughter who lives with me has an intellectual disability, it still hurts so much😔🇦🇺

[@OptimusPrime298]

Mickey Rooney will always be remembered as the voice of Santa Claus in the rankin bass specials

[@GuessMyName234]

I felt really sorry for him he was so lovely

[@needabreak]

The guilty will pay. One day, they will pay.

[@Kelly-nm4kw]

Hello Shirley, How are you doing?

[@rhondawilliams5859]

I JUST WANTED TO WISH ALL OF YOU ❤️ MOTHERS, YOUNG AND OLD A HAPPY BLESSED 😇 MOTHERS DAY.😊💞

[@Србомбоница86]

Weird comment on a male elders video

[@thediminutiveword]

RIP Mickey Rooney ❤️

[@VictorBelfast]

Man I would loved to have Mickey Rooney living in my house, messed up that his own step son would be like that. Hey what if you lived with clint eastwood, probably be like grandtarino in your house every day, I Would make him stand inside a giant gold frame, and make him say things like "Go ahead make my day" did I say make him? I ment ask him.

[@VictorBelfast]

@Grim Reefer 🤣

[@OguriShunLuver248]

man it makes me cry seeing this. i love mickey i have seen every film he has made. and it is so sad to see him getting old and now Jackie cooper just died man i am going to to heartbroken when he goes. i can't believe anyone would hurt him.

[@carolinehampton9973]

The whole World is in Shambles! This is what happens when we turn away from God!

[@escape0007]

Of course I believe Mickey, you know how hard it is for a man to come fwd with this.....just horrible. He's too nice a guy and he got completely taken. So sad

[@Balraj.G.]

Legend!! Respect your elders or you will face the same KARMA or worse!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@margaretjames1579]

I knew the minute I heard this that we would never hear from him again. That his new guardians would drug him, isolate him, until his money was gone. And that’s exactly what hAppened. He testified in front of congress and then his daughters did not get to see him again They learned he was dead after the funeral. While Chris and Jan were not able to gracefully care for him in his advancing age, you can see he is fairly healthy and sounds articulate and has money. After this he died without seeing his daughters and was silent and penniless. While most families have a difficult and messy time handling advancing dementia, the last guardians are often the ultimate abusers, robbing the elder of their life of the past many decades, isolLating them., controlling them with heavy sedation, and using up all their money or worse yet keeping the elder isolated in place while saving the money for the guardian to inherit. This day was just the beginning of a new kind of bad situation for Mickey. Look for the interview with his daughter Kelly and hear her talk about what happened next. How she never saw him again and was not allowed at the funeral. I bet his wife of 37 years and son Chris were not there either. After they were his loved ones for 37 years they were not able to transition through a difficult person with advancing dementia. That’s why I wrote to President Trump and asked him to allow anyone who has not seen their friend or loved one in a month to be able to go to the National Guard and get two uniformed guardsman to accompany them to a visit with the isolated person. The person will be safe from the “abuser” and the “guardian”.

[@littlewing6231]

With President Trump and you expected him to act on that??? 😵‍💫 The guy who had his cult hunt down his Vice President on Jan 6th? You seem to be a very caring person and no way am I mocking your effort it is a good idea but the person you seemed out for help cared about one person and one person only…….. himself. I’m now an ex Republican and hope we can recover from the last 6 years to include a year before he was elected and the past year as proof.

[@fransaventer4200]

Abuse of any kind is wrong !!

[@lucylora9964]

Excellent Just about time! I work Hospitals and convalescence hospitals for yrs and saw out sides come into this country slapping and abusing my patients!!! I always interfered!!! Enough is enough they shall be thrown to prison

[@babyj.7793]

RIP Mickey and Judy😥😢😢

[@barbryll8596]

Hope he got justice!!

[@soniajackson1271]

OMG!!! I hate that happened to him. I met him in Detroit at the Fox. I loved watching him when I was little.

[@RitaMalikfour]

I’m 68 , live with my two mid aged sons and they abuse me I’m suicidal, don’t kid yourself, your children don’t love or respect you anymore, it hurts like shit

[@debramartinez9606]

I think you are right. I had a women 86 years old volunteering at the Elderly Nutrition Center. She would come at 10:30 am to set up and leave at 12:30. So, her daughter's husband, a drunk, said he didn't need her around. Made the lady very heartbroken 💔. So, when she was getting ready to move, she fell and broke her hip. She ended up in the hospital for a month. Still in the process of finding a new place to live. We at the Elderly Nutrition tried to be compassionate. She passed away three months later. The family came to the Elderly Nutrition and acted like it was our fault she passed away. They would take no accountability of their actions or lack of love toward the lady.

[@RitaMalikfour]

Debra Martinez that’s heartbreaking, I don’t understand the lack of love and compassion from adult offspring today, greed and selfishness seems to be the way, I gave my love freely to them , wondering if that was a mistake, wouldn’t think so

[@MrJpm1989]

In the 90s Mickey was in a play at the stage west hotel and that's where I met him. I was working there as a Sous Chef and had many talks with him. The one thing I didn't understand was why one of his sons was always with him. I found it odd that he was treated like a puppet but he didn't seem to mind always being with someone. I am a victim of child abuse and the only thing positive about what I went through was my stepfather would just beat my sister and I up and thank God nothing sexual. If that would have happened I know I would have killed my stepfather. What a wonderful man Mickey was and in my line of work I have met so many stars but nothing like Mickey Rooney. I was totally star struck and even now I feel loss with his death not too long ago. No matter what anyone would or will ever say, Mickey Rooney was a real class act and I pray he is in peace now.

[@chrissyg.6158]

How dare anyone treat a person like that. I am utterly disgusted! Good on Mickey for standing up for himself. It takes a lot of strength to do that. My heart hurts thinking that anyone would endure such abuse. I hope Karma does get these abusers in a big, bad way.

[@danieloneil2012]

Human beings are such opportunists whether it be in a positive way or negative way it’s so sad to see abuse like this even occur to anyone let alone an American icon like Mikey Rooney I would really love to hear more in regards to the follow up to his testimony before Congress and to see if charges where brought against his stepson I sure hope so

[@mrnogot4251]

Just a reminder that there is an agency of the government called Adult Protective Services. If you see something, say something.

[@wendyelsey7765]

I so hope that Mickey got out of that abusive situation and that his stepson was punished.

[@spidercherry108]

I believe him 100%. The elderly abuse in this country is out of control. People who abuse the elderly should be imprisoned for life.