Mickey Rooney, a Hollywood icon who appeared in more than 300 films over nine decades, faced heartbreaking mistreatment in his later years. After trusting his finances to his stepson, he was left financially drained—his mail was rerouted, his basic needs restricted, and he was pressured into believing he’d lose his home and benefits if he stopped working. In 2011, at age 90, Rooney bravely testified before the U.S. Senate, saying, “I felt trapped, scared, used, and frustrated,” warning the world