Mickey Rooney : He should have gotten a Kennedy Center Honor

Not only him but his co star Elizabeth Taylor. These are also some others who are overdue.
Men:
James Garner
Jerry Lewis
Gene Hackman
Al Pachino
Women:
Liza Minelli
Doris Day
Bernadette Peters

I agree!

Rest Peacefully Sweet Angels
Corey Haim (1971-2010)
Paul Walker (1973-2013)
Mickey Rooney(1920-2014)

fspappa, I'd add Dick Van Dyke to the list.

It's been rumored that Doris Day turned it down because she's unwilling to travel to the ceremony.



Excuse me for talking while you're interrupting.

I forgot to put down Woody Allen, Stephen scwartz Broadway composer and Charles Strouse Broadway composer.

One more to the list. Rita Moreno.