the Hollywood Reporter<\/a>, Rourke, 73, received a three-day eviction notice on Dec. 18. He owes about $59,100 in rent.<\/p>\n\u201cLife doesn\u2019t always move in a straight line, and despite everything Mickey has given through his work and his life, he is now dealing with a challenging financial moment that has put his housing at risk,” the fundraiser stated.<\/p>\n
The GoFundMe is being organized by Liya-Joelle Jones, a friend and member of Rourke\u2019s management team.<\/p>\n
\u201cMickey is going through a very difficult time right now, and it\u2019s been incredibly touching to see how many people care about him and want to help,\u201d Jones said to the Hollywood Reporter.<\/p>\n
Rourke signed a lease for the three-bedroom, two-bathroom home in March 2025. Rent at the time was $5,200 a month but was later increased to $7,000 a month. <\/p>\n
As of this writing, the GoFundMe has raised $55,802. The fundraiser seeks to raise a total of $100k. <\/p>\n
Rourke is best known for his performances in such films as \u201cDiner,\u201d \u201c9 1\/2 Weeks,\u201d \u201cAngel Heart,\u201d and \u201cBarfly.\u201d He was nominated for an Academy Award and won a Golden Globe for his performance in the 2008 film \u201cThe Wrestler.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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