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Mickey Rourke Faces Eviction in Los Angeles as GoFundMe Raises About Half Its Goal

A friend-organized fundraiser has collected roughly $50,000 to cover rent debt tied to a December eviction notice.

Overview

  • Court filings reported in mid-December show Rourke was served an eviction notice with nearly $60,000 in unpaid rent plus attorney fees.
  • The GoFundMe, created by Liya-Joelle Jones with Rourke’s consent, seeks $100,000 and has drawn about $50,000 from roughly 1,239 donations.
  • Rourke’s rent reportedly rose from about $5,000–$5,200 to $7,000 a month after he began leasing the apartment in March 2025.
  • Outlets including TMZ and Page Six report he has lacked steady work for months, exacerbating his inability to cover mounting housing costs.
  • Recent photos circulated by press photographers show Rourke leaving his residence looking disheveled and shaved, fueling concern about his situation.