One of Last 'Wizard' Munchkins Dies

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Mickey Carroll, who starred in 'The Wizard of Oz' as one of the munchkins, passed away at the age of 89.
Carroll, who was born Michael Finocchiaro, died just two months short of his 90th birthday, WENN reports.
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According to reports, the actor was a personal friend of Judy Garland's, who then offered him a role in 'Oz.'
Caroll left showbiz after filming 'The Wizard of Oz.'
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