Mickey Rourke Launches GoFundMe Page Via Friend to Avoid Rental Eviction

Mickey Rourke He reportedly turned to crowdfunding to avoid being evicted from his Los Angeles home.

the wrestler The 73-year-old star agreed to a GoFundMe page aimed at paying an alleged “$59,100” rent bill, according to an article published on Sunday, January 4 by Hollywood Reporter.

A GoFundMe page has been created by Leah Joelle Jones From Bantam, Connecticut, with a “friend and member of Rourke’s management team,” she details her intentions during an interview with the outlet. “Mickey is going through a very difficult time right now, and it has been incredibly touching to see how many people care about him and want to help him,” Jewel Jones said.

Us Weekly I have reached out to Rourke’s rep for comment.

According to reports he wrote Los Angeles Times Last month, the actor was issued a “three-day notice to vacate” on December 18, 2025, after signing a lease for the property in March of last year for “$5,200 per month.” The outlet noted that Rourke’s rent later rose to $7,000 a month.

According to another Fox News report published on Thursday, January 1, Malik Rourke, Eric GoldieThe lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on December 29, 2025, after Rourke allegedly failed to pay his rent bill. Goldie is now also reportedly seeking “compensation for damages and attorney’s fees.”

At the time of publishing this article, the GoFundMe page had raised just under $29,000 in donations from more than 693 people.

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A description on the page stated that the initiative “was created with full permission from Mickey to help cover direct expenses related to housing and prevention [eviction] from happening.”

The description also provided a summary of Rourke’s career and downfall that led to the alleged eviction notice.

“Mickey Rourke entered American cinema as a force of nature – raw, gritty and utterly original. In the late ’70s and ’80s, he wasn’t just a movie star; he was a symbol of something rare: danger combined with vulnerability, toughness combined with heart.” “At the height of his success, he turned away from Hollywood in search of truth and authenticity, preferring risk to comfort.”

The description continued, “Boxing — real and punishing — left lasting physical and emotional scars, and the industry that once celebrated him moved quickly. What followed were years of struggle defined not by spectacle, but by survival: health challenges, financial pressures, and the quiet toll of falling behind. Today, Mikey faces a very real and urgent situation: the threat of eviction from his home.”

She then discussed Rourke’s journey as a celebrity, noting that fame “doesn’t protect against hardship” and that an actor is entitled to a home.

“The goal is simple: to give Mickey stability and peace of mind during a very stressful time – so he can stay in his home and have the space to get back on his feet,” the description reads. “Any donation, no matter the size, will make a real difference. And if you’re not able to contribute, sharing this page is a huge help and is deeply appreciated. Thank you so much for your kindness, compassion and support.”

Rourke attracted headlines last year for his controversial behavior Celebrity Big Brother UKWhich led to a heated confrontation with his housemate Chris Hughes In April 2025. After the duo exchanged — and after the reality show publicly condemned Rourke’s “degrading and threatening” comments — Rourke was fired from the reality series.