He seemed like a genuinely good guy. And right up to the end (I saw him in "Night at the Museum" and thought he was hella funny) he demonstrated great comedic timing.
Also, I was shocked to read that Rooney's estate was only worth $18,000! It's amazing (or maybe it isn't) how predatory people and gold diggers will take advantage of older people when they are at their weakest. I hope she burns in Hell.