Stars Mourn Mickey Rooney on Twitter, Pay Tribute to Legendary Hollywood Actor

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Stars are taking to Twitter to mourn the loss of Mickey Rooney, a Hollywood legend who died on Sunday at 93 years old.

Rooney’s storied career began in the late 1920s, and he went on to earn two Golden Globes, an Emmy Award, a Juvenile Academy Award, and a honorary Oscar.

Understandably, celebrities are expressing sadness and reverence for one of the greatest actors of all time.

See the tributes below.

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An old pal of mine is gone. One of Hollywood's rare gentlemen… http://t.co/dDkVoPY6Yk

— ABFoundation (@ABFalecbaldwin) April 7, 2014

Thanks for the years of entertainment, Mickey Rooney. Blessed to have met this character tcm film… http://t.co/xlmHq1rRCd

— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) April 7, 2014

Mickey Rooney got all the best babes despite being short as hell. #RIP beautiful man

— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) April 7, 2014

G-d Bless Mickey Rooney!! #RIP

— Brett Ratner (@BrettRatner) April 7, 2014

Just heard about Mickey Rooney's passing..legend and friend.will share pics and video tom for sure.

— maria menounos (@mariamenounos) April 7, 2014

"I buy women shoes and they use them to walk away from me." RIP Mickey Rooney. A Hollywood legend.

— Nina Garcia (@ninagarcia) April 7, 2014

I met Mickey Rooney a few times. He was a very nice man, and very understanding of the child star nonsense.

— Mara Wilson (@MaraWritesStuff) April 7, 2014

Oh no. #RIPmickeyrooney. 🙁

— Ricki Lake (@RickiLake) April 7, 2014

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Mickey Rooney. One of the greats!

— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) April 7, 2014

The last of the great 1930's Film Stars has died! Mickey Rooney was the number 1 star in the World in 1937! http://t.co/hJ8k13D7x2

— Rob Schneider (@RobSchneider) April 7, 2014

Oh no! I loved this actor so much. Rest in peace. Hollywood legend Mickey Rooney dies http://t.co/f0fWI00x3a /via @heykim

— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) April 7, 2014

RIP Mickey Rooney

— Amber Patrice Riley (@MsAmberPRiley) April 7, 2014

Mickey Rooney RIP. an unforgettable week working with him on Jacks Place. One of the greats! Thoughts go out to his loved ones

— Finola Hughes (@finolahughes) April 7, 2014

RIP Mickey Rooney – a true Hollywood legend.

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) April 7, 2014

RIP Mickey Rooney xoxoxo

— Johnny Knoxville (@realjknoxville) April 7, 2014

RIP Mickey Rooney. Having spent time in Mickey presence, I am grateful. He led a long and wild ride, bring joy to millions. He will b missed

— Patty Duke (@pattyduke_id) April 7, 2014

R.I.P. Mickey Rooney. Take down the Hollywood sign.

— Joshua Malina (@JoshMalina) April 7, 2014

I loved The old MICKEY & JUDY MOVIES

— Cher (@cher) April 7, 2014

RIP my good friend Mickey Rooney. What a life, what a legacy, what an actor and what a loyal guy. I loved him. So long, Mickey. Rest now.

— Pat O'Brien (@POBPATOBRIEN) April 7, 2014