Mickey Rourke approves GoFundMe to avoid eviction, ‘get back on his feet’

Mickey Rourke’s team has launched an online fundraiser to help the actor avoid eviction.

A GoFundMe entitled “Help Mickey Rourke Stay in His Home” is aimed at helping the Oscar winner pay roughly $60,000 in owed rent, as first reported by The Hollywood Reporter.

“Mickey is facing a very real and urgent situation: the threat of eviction from his home,” the campaign reads. “This fundraiser is being created with Mickey’s full permission to help cover immediate housing-related expenses and prevent that from happening.”

Rourke is facing eviction from his Los Angeles home after failing to pay nearly $60,000 in rent over the past nine months, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Court documents filed by Rourke’s landlord on Dec. 28 indicate that the 73-year-old former boxer was issued a three-day notice on Dec. 18 to pay rent or leave his three-bedroom home, the outlet reported. As of the filing, Rourke had not vacated the premises or paid the $59,100 he owed in rent.

Rourke began renting the house in March for $5,200 a month, but the monthly payment was later raised to $7,000, the L.A. Times reported. The home is described in a Zillow listing as a “nicely upgraded Spanish bungalow” that was once the home of American novelist and screenwriter Raymond Chandler.

“The goal is simple: to give Mickey stability and peace of mind during an extremely stressful time — so he can stay in his home and have the space to get back on his feet,” the GoFundMe reads.

Rourke gained stardom by starring in several successful films in the 1980s, such as “Rumble Fish,” “Diner,” “The Pope of Greenwich Village,” “9 1/2 Weeks” and “Angel Heart.”

After some critical and commercial failures, the actor left the film industry in the 1990s to pursue professional boxing. During that time, Rourke sustained serious facial injuries that later required extensive reconstructive surgery, per THR.

“Mickey’s life never followed a safe or protected path,” the GoFundMe, organized by Liya-Joelle Jones, a friend and member of Rourke’s management team, stated.

“At the height of his success, he stepped away from Hollywood in search of truth and authenticity, choosing risk over comfort,” it continued. “Boxing — real and punishing — left lasting physical and emotional scars, and the industry that once celebrated him moved on quickly. What followed were years of struggle not defined by spectacle, but by survival: health challenges, financial strain, and the quiet toll of being left behind.”

Rourke returned to acting in the mid-’90s, taking on supporting roles in films including “The Rainmaker” and “Buffalo ’66.” He continued to make appearances during the first half of the 2000s before making a major comeback with his starring role as Randy “The Ram” Robinson in 2008’s “The Wrestler.” For the role, Rourke won the Golden Globe and BAFTA Award for Best Actor. He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor as well.

Since then, Rourke has appeared in several successful projects such as “Iron Man 2″ (2010), “The Expendables” (2010) and “Immortals” (2011). The actor later ventured more into direct-to-video productions and independent films.

“Mickey Rourke is an icon — but his trajectory, as painful as it is, is also a deeply human one. It is the story of someone who gave everything to his work, took real risks, and paid real costs,” the GoFundMe reads.

“Fame does not protect against hardship, and talent does not guarantee stability. What remains is a person who deserves dignity, housing, and the chance to regain his footing,” the fundraiser continued. “Any donation, no matter the size, will make a real difference. And if you’re not able to contribute, sharing this page is a huge help and deeply appreciated. Thank you so much for your kindness, compassion, and support.”

At the time of publication, the GoFundMe has raised more than $59,000 of its $100,000 goal.

MassLive has reached out to Rourke’s team for comment.