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Mickey Rourke Turns to GoFundMe as Landlord Lawsuit Seeks $59,100 in Unpaid Rent

A friend is running the donation drive with his permission to cover housing costs during the pending rent dispute.

Overview

  • Court filings show a three-day pay-or-vacate notice was posted and mailed on Dec. 18, followed by a Dec. 29 complaint alleging he failed to comply.
  • The lawsuit seeks $59,100 in back rent, attorney fees, and forfeiture of the lease.
  • Rourke’s lease began in March 2025 at $5,200 per month and later increased to $7,000 for a three-bedroom Los Angeles home.
  • A GoFundMe titled “Help Mickey Rourke Stay in His Home” launched on Jan. 4 with a $100,000 goal and Rourke’s explicit permission.
  • The fundraiser is organized by friend and manager Liya-Joelle Jones, and donations quickly reached tens of thousands of dollars with reported totals varying as contributions update.