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Mickey Rourke Turns to GoFundMe as Landlord Sues Over $59,100 in Unpaid Rent

The fundraiser, approved by Rourke, seeks immediate housing relief during an ongoing Los Angeles rent lawsuit.

Overview

  • By Monday afternoon, donations topped $75,000 toward a $100,000 goal on the GoFundMe titled “Help Mickey Rourke Stay in His Home.”
  • Organizer Liya-Joelle Jones, a friend and member of Rourke’s management team, says the appeal was created with his full permission to prevent eviction.
  • Court filings show a three‑day pay‑or‑vacate notice was posted Dec. 18 and a complaint was filed Dec. 29 by landlord Eric Goldie seeking unpaid rent, attorney fees, and forfeiture of the lease.
  • Documents state Rourke began leasing the Los Angeles bungalow in March 2025 at $5,200 per month, later increased to $7,000, with the alleged arrears totaling $59,100.
  • TMZ reported Rourke checked into a West Hollywood hotel on Sunday as the donation drive and legal dispute continued.