After Mickey Rourke received an eviction notice for his Los Angeles home, his GoFundMe campaign went viral. The actor is reportedly behind on rent, with dues totaling up to $60,000. In response, Rourke’s representative initiated the campaign to help raise the necessary funds.
Mickey Rourke turns to crowdfunding after reportedly falling behind $60,000 rent
Mickey Rourke, 73, has allegedly failed to pay approximately $60,000 in rent for his house in Los Angeles. Subsequently, Liya-Joelle Jones, a representative of the actor, has started a GoFundMe campaign.
“Today, Mickey is facing a very real and urgent situation: the threat of eviction from his home,” the GoFundMe description stated. “This fundraiser is being created with Mickey’s full permission to help cover immediate housing-related expenses and prevent that from happening.”
It also stated, “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. Any donation, no matter the size, will make a real difference.”
Jones began the campaign on Sunday, January 4, 2026, and has since quickly raised over $41,000 at the moment of writing. The target is set at $100,0000.
As per reports, the Sin City actor leased his home in March 2025, when the rent was $5,200 per month. However, Eric Goldie, the landlord, later increased it to $7,000. In addition to $59,100 in due rent, Goldie has also allegedly requested money to cover his legal fees and the “forfeiture” of the rental agreement.
Rourke gained popularity for his roles in movies such as Body Heat, Diner, The Pope of Greenwich Village, and 9½ Weeks. However, the Oscar-nominated actor briefly left acting to pursue a career in professional boxing. Unfortunately, he suffered major injuries, leading to multiple reconstructive surgeries.
Eventually, the actor returned to movies, initially taking on supporting character roles. In 2009, his role as Randy ‘The Ram’ Robinson in Darren Aronofsky’s The Wrestler gained him his first Oscar nomination. He has also appeared in movies like Once Upon a Time in Mexico, Iron Man 2, and The Expendables.
Originally reported by Harsha Panduranga on ComingSoon.
