Actor Mickey Rourke forced to crowdfund to pay his rent
Mickey Rourke is facing the uncomfortable possibility of losing his home after reportedly falling tens of thousands of dollars behind on rent – prompting the Oscar-nominated actor to turn to crowdfunding for help. According to court filings released last week, the 73-year-old actor allegedly owes nearly $60,000 in unpaid rent at his Los Angeles residence and was formally served an eviction notice late last month. The notice reportedly gave Mickey just three days to pay the outstanding balance or vacate the property. Mickey Rourke in Celebrity Big Brother With the deadline looming, a GoFundMe campaign launched on Sunday, January 4, asking fans to help him stay housed. The fundraiser – titled Help Mickey Rourke Stay in His Home – was organised by Liya-Joelle Jones, who has been described by The Hollywood Reporter as both a friend of the actor and part of his management team. The campaign set a goal of $100,000 and raised close to $6,000 within its first few hours online. The fundraiser describes the situation as urgent, stating that Mickey is navigating …
