A judge ruled that Mickey Rourke is being evicted from his Beverly Grove home. Despite owing almost $60,000 in back rent, Rourke refused over $100,000 in funds raised by his manager through a GoFundMe campaign intended to help him stay housed.
A judge ruled on Monday that Rourke must be evicted from his home, siding with his landlord, Eric Goldie. Court documents show this happened because Rourke didn’t respond to the eviction notice within the legal timeframe. This is known as a default ruling.
Mickey Rourke, a well-known actor from the 1980s who starred in films like “Barfly” and “Angel Heart” and received an Oscar nomination for “The Wrestler” in 2008, was given a three-day notice to pay his rent or move out on December 18th. Court documents show he didn’t meet the deadline.
On December 29th, Rourke’s landlord took legal action to evict him, claiming he hadn’t paid rent for several months, totaling $59,100 on a $7,000 monthly lease.
In January, those representing actor Mickey Rourke started a GoFundMe campaign to help him stay in his home, with his spokesperson, Kimberly Hines, designated as the recipient of the funds. Hines hadn’t responded to a request for comment as of Tuesday.
Mickey Rourke is a legendary figure, but his life has been marked by significant struggles, making his story relatable. He dedicated himself completely to his career, took chances, and faced consequences. The description noted that success doesn’t shield anyone from difficulties, and skill doesn’t ensure a secure life. Ultimately, Rourke deserves respect, a place to live, and an opportunity to rebuild his life.
People immediately began supporting the 73-year-old, and in just three days, around 2,700 donors contributed over $100,000.
Rourke rejected the funds, calling the campaign “humiliating” in a January 5th Instagram video and saying he’d rather take his own life than accept charity. He expressed this in very strong terms.
Rourke explained he was facing a difficult situation because the new owners of his rental home weren’t making necessary repairs. In a video, he stated he was withholding rent due to issues like mice, rats, a rotting floor, and a bathtub with no water.
The actor who played the villain in “Iron Man 2” said he wasn’t sure who created the online fundraiser, but promised to investigate with his lawyer. He strongly encouraged everyone who contributed to request a refund.
I was so relieved to hear from Hines, his manager for nine years, that the story about her not knowing who started the fundraiser wasn’t true. She explained to the Hollywood Reporter that she and her assistant actually discussed the idea with Ron Perlman’s assistant first, and everyone thought it was a great way to help.
According to Hines, she wasn’t trying to take advantage of Mickey, but wanted to help him get back on his feet. She told The Hollywood Reporter in January that she was arranging for him to move from a severely water-damaged and mold-infested house in Beverly Grove to an apartment in Koreatown, and didn’t want him to have to rely on crowdfunding.
An attorney for the landlord did not immediately respond to The Times’ request for comment Tuesday.
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2026-03-11 04:31