Matthew Rooney, grandson of Pittsburgh Steelers founder Art Rooney, died at his Hamptons home at age 51. A cause of death was not revealed. He was born in Meadowbrook, Pennsylvania, on November 11, 1973, to JoAnn Wallace Rooney and John J. Rooney. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from NYU and a Master's from Columbia University. He worked as a writer and artist and was a devoted supporter of ballet and opera. He lived in New York and Los Angeles and settled in Brooklyn Heights and East Hampton. He served as vice chair of the donor arm of the New York City Ballet's Allegro Circle and was a member of the board of directors for the Metropolitan Opera of New York. He is survived by his mother, four older siblings, 15 nieces and nephews, and 18 great nieces and nephews. The Rooney family has owned the Steelers since 1933, and Art Rooney II now runs the team.
The Rooney Family is mourning the loss of Matthew,
wit, charm and love of fashion
one of life's last true Dandies and an authentic Bob Viviant,
I was saddened to hear about the passing of Matthew Rooney. I didn't know him well, but he was always a kind, familiar face at the ballet - someone who had a special way of making others feel welcome and celebrated,
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