US EditionMickey Rourke Calls GoFundMe for Back Rent 'Humiliating,' Would 'Never' Ask Fans for Money
Mickey Rourke rejects $100,000 raised to stop his eviction, urging donors to seek refunds amid unpaid rent totaling $59,100, his lawyer is involved in the matter.
- On Monday, Mickey Rourke denied approving the GoFundMe and said he had no knowledge of the campaign, expressing frustration and confusion and planning to speak with his lawyer.
- The GoFundMe was launched Sunday morning reportedly by Liya-Joelle Jones, a reported friend and management team member, and it reached its $100,000 goal, Rourke denies approval.
- Rourke discouraged donations and asked donors to seek refunds, saying he "would never ask strangers or fans or anybody for a nickel" and will not accept charity.
- The Los Angeles Times reported Rourke was served a three-day eviction notice on December 18, with $59,100 in unpaid rent and a lease signed in May 2025 at $5,200 that later increased to $7,000 per month.
- Rejecting public fundraising, Rourke described declining outside financial help and said he preferred to handle problems privately after undergoing therapy.
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Mickey Rourke denounced a GoFundMe campaign created to help him pay the money he owes for his home in Los Angeles after being threatened with eviction.
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Mickey Rourke Says He Doesn't Accept Charity, Slams GoFundMe Set Up to Stop His Eviction. Calls It 'Humiliating'
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