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Mickey Rourke Turns to GoFundMe as Eviction Suit Proceeds With Donations Topping $67,000

The actor approved a GoFundMe organized by a management associate following a landlord lawsuit over $59,100 in alleged back rent.

Overview

  • Court filings say Rourke received a three-day notice on Dec. 18 to pay $59,100 in alleged arrears or vacate his Los Angeles rental.
  • Landlord Eric Goldie filed a Dec. 29 complaint seeking the unpaid rent, attorney fees, and forfeiture of the lease.
  • A fundraiser titled "Help Mickey Rourke Stay in His Home" launched Jan. 4 with Rourke’s permission and a $100,000 goal.
  • The campaign’s total surpassed $67,000 by late Monday morning, according to NBC News updates on the GoFundMe.
  • The lease began in March 2025 at $5,200 per month and later increased to $7,000, and Rourke has not issued a detailed public statement beyond approving the fundraiser.