Mickey Rooney had to file for bankruptcy in 1962 due to mismanagement of his finances. Shortly before his death in 2014 at age 93, he alleged mistreatment by some family members and testified before Congress about what he alleged was physical abuse and exploitation by family members. By the end of his life, his millions in earnings had dwindled to an estate that was valued at only $18,000. He died owing medical bills and back taxes, and contributions were solicited from the public. Rooney was born Joseph Yule, Jr. on September 23, 1920, in Brooklyn, New York, the only child of vaudevillians
Joseph Deighton Gibson Jr. Joseph Deighton Gibson Jr. Joseph Deighton Gibson Jr. (May 13, 1920 – January 30, 2000) was born in Chicago, Illinois, USA and was a radio Disc Jockey and actor. He attended Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Mo. from 1940-42' and received a bachelor's degree in science. He was married to Sadye Gibson for 47years and together they have two children. She passed in 1978. His second wife, Elsie Harris-Gibson lives in Las Vegas. He is the father of the Black appeal radio format. To his radio buddies his nickname was “jockey jack” but he achieved notoriety for his annual black