Mickey Rourke Faces Eviction
“I’d rather stick a gun up my a– and pull the trigger,” stated Mickey Rourke, expressing his disdain for the recent developments surrounding his eviction from his Los Angeles home.
Rourke has been ordered to vacate his residence due to approximately $60,000 in unpaid rent. The actor’s landlord successfully won a default judgment against him in court, leading to the forfeiture of his lease.
Initially, Rourke signed a lease agreement for a three-bedroom home that started at $5,200 per month, which later increased to $7,000. However, he claims that he ceased rent payments due to unacceptable living conditions.
In an unexpected twist, a GoFundMe campaign was organized to raise $100,000 for Rourke’s back rent, a move he publicly rejected. “That’s not me, okay?” he remarked, emphasizing his discomfort with the idea of soliciting charity.
Rourke expressed frustration over the GoFundMe campaign, calling it a “vicious cruel goddamn lie to hustle money using my fuckin name so motherfuckin embarrassing.” He stated he was unaware of the campaign until it was brought to his attention and found it humiliating.
His manager, Kimberly Hines, claimed that she had authorized the GoFundMe campaign, which Rourke denied. Hines stated, “If Mickey doesn’t want this help from people that want to support him and his fans, then that money will be returned.” Rourke has vowed to return any funds raised if he does not utilize them.
Despite the eviction news, Rourke’s manager mentioned that he has received multiple movie offers, indicating a potential turnaround in his career.
Rourke’s situation has garnered significant media attention, especially considering his previous controversies, including being asked to leave the U.K.’s Celebrity Big Brother due to inappropriate behavior.
As the situation develops, Rourke’s next steps remain uncertain, but he continues to assert his independence and refusal to accept charity.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the exact timeline for the eviction process and any potential legal actions Rourke may pursue against his landlord.
