Obituary of Andy Rooney

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Andy Rooney

Andrew Rooney (born January 14th, 1919 in Albany, New York) who was famous for with his weekly American TV broadcast "A Few Minutes With Andy Rooney", a part of a network weekly news program titled 60 Minutes. Andrew died on November 4th, 2011 and his death was because of complications from recent surgery. He was 92.

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Andy Rooney Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Rooney, Andrew
    • Common Name: Andy Rooney
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Albany, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: January 14, 1919
    • Age: 92 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Andrew Rooney
    • Occupation: TV Personality
    • Active Years: 1942-2011
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Marie's Dressing
    • Favorite Color: Baby Blue
    • Favorite Scent: 1 Million by Paco Rabanne
    • Favorite Actor: Margot Robbie

    Andrew's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Andrew Aitken Rooney
    • Father: Walter Scott Rooney (1888-1959)
    • Mother: Ellinor Rooney (née Reynolds, 1886-1980)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Marguerite Rooney (married 1942-2004, her death)
    • Son(s):
      • Brian Rooney
    • Daughter(s):
      • Emily Rooney
      • Martha Rooney
      • Ellen Rooney (born January 17, 1950)

Death Notice:

Category Tags:

TV PersonalityAmerican Born on January 14th Born in 1919 Born in New York Died in 2011 Died at age 92 Died from Surgical Complications

Quotable Quotes:

"The successful warrior is the average man, with laser-like focus."

"Death is just a distant rumor to the young." (IMDB)

"Andrew Rooney lived a remarkable life, leaving behind a legacy of wit, humor and honesty that will continue to inspire and entertain for generations to come. (V)"

"Andrew Rooney led a successful career as an American radio and television writer, best known for his eloquent and humorous observations on everyday life. His death, while unexpected, marked the end of an era in the world of journalism. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-10-22 16:44:42
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