Mickey Rourke, the 73-year-old actor, is asking fans for help through GoFundMe after receiving an eviction notice from his Los Angeles home. He owes $59,100 in unpaid rent and needs to raise the money quickly to avoid losing his place.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the fundraiser, called “Support Mickey to Prevent Eviction,” started early Sunday morning with Rourke’s full approval. His friend and management team member, Liya-Joelle Jones, is running the campaign. She said many people care about Mickey and want to help him during this tough time.
The GoFundMe page explains that Rourke is facing a serious money problem that threatens his housing. It says life doesn’t always go smoothly, and despite everything he’s given through his career, he’s now dealing with hard times. Any donation, big or small, will help him stay in his home and get back on his feet.
Rourke’s rental troubles started in late 2024
Rourke got the three-day eviction notice on December 18. He signed the lease in March 2025 for $5,200 each month, but the rent later went up to $7,000 per month. The home is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom Spanish bungalow built in 1926, where author Raymond Chandler once lived in the 1940s.
Rourke became a huge star in the 1980s with his good looks and tough-guy charm. He appeared in famous movies like Diner, 9 1/2 Weeks, and Angel Heart. But he grew unhappy with Hollywood and walked away from projects, often criticizing the film industry publicly. Like other stars who’ve spoken about Hollywood’s darker side and industry pressures, Rourke’s relationship with the entertainment world became strained.
In the early 1990s, Rourke left acting to become a professional boxer. This choice led to serious facial injuries that needed multiple surgeries to fix. His film career suffered, and he ended up doing mostly low-budget movies that went straight to video.
Directors like Robert Rodriguez and Tony Scott gave him supporting roles in the 2000s, bringing him back to mainstream audiences. His big comeback happened in 2008 with The Wrestler, where he played a struggling wrestler trying to hold onto his dignity. The role earned him a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination. While some celebrities have left Hollywood for quieter lives elsewhere, Rourke stayed in Los Angeles throughout his career ups and downs.
Since The Wrestler, Rourke has kept working in movies, mostly in ensemble cast films. The fundraiser aims to give him stability and peace of mind so he can focus on getting through this difficult financial period without losing his home.
Published: Jan 5, 2026 05:15 pm