Actor Mickey Rourkeand her management team turned to GoFundMe in hopes of avoiding eviction after… non-payment of almost $60,000 for rent.
GoFundMe called Support Mickey to prevent evictionwas launched on Sunday with the Oscar-nominated actor's “full permission” and encourages fans to “help Mickey Rourke stay in his home.”
“Today Mickey is faced with a very real and urgent situation: the threat of eviction from his home. This fundraiser is being created with Mickey's full permission to help cover immediate housing costs and prevent this from happening,” the GoFundMe description reads.
“Mickey Rourke is an icon, but his journey, as painful as it may have been, is also deeply human. This is the story of a man who gave everything to his work, took real risks and paid real costs,” it continued.
“Fame does not protect against hardship, and talent does not guarantee stability. What remains is a person who deserves dignity, housing and a chance to get back on his feet.”
The goal of the fundraiser is to “give Mickey stability and peace of mind during an extremely stressful time so he can remain in his home and have the space to get back on his feet.”
The fundraiser was organized by Leah-Joelle Jones, Rourke's assistant manager Kimberly Hines.
“Kimberly is directly involved in overseeing Mickey's personal and professional affairs and will be responsible for ensuring that funds raised are used solely to support him,” Jones wrote. “All funds raised from this campaign will go directly to Mickey's immediate needs and expenses, with complete transparency and care, and strictly on his behalf.”
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As of Monday morning, the GoFundMe post had raised more than $70,000 of its $100,000 goal from more than 1,000 donations.
“Mickey is going through a very difficult time right now and it was incredibly touching to see how many people care about him and want to help,” Jones. told The Hollywood Reporter about fundraising.
Rourke, 79, received a three-day notice to pay rent or vacate the premises on Dec. 18 and failed to comply, according to court documents filed in Los Angeles Superior Court and reviewed by Los Angeles Times.
At the time of notice, Rourke owed $59,100 in unpaid rent.
The notice was reportedly posted on the property and mailed because “no person of suitable age or discretion” was found in the home, according to court records.
Rourke signed a lease for the three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom home for $5,200 a month, which was later increased to $7,000 a month, the filing says.
The owner of the property, Eric Goldie, is seeking compensation for attorney's fees and damages, the Los Angeles Times reported.
Neither Rourke nor his representatives have publicly addressed the eviction notice.
News of Rourke's eviction comes months after the star Fighter said he planned to sue against Celebrity Big Brother United Kingdom following his elimination from the popular reality show.
Rourke agreed to leave the show on April 12. after producers warned him about inappropriate behavior and profanity on set.
Shortly after his firing, Rourke said he was taking legal action over an alleged wage dispute. According to the actor, leaving the show early “cost him a big salary.” He spent only seven days as a participant in the show.
IN statement for peopleHines spoke about the actor's early departure and stated that Celebrities, Big Brother, UK disrespected Rourke by “embarrassing him publicly.”
Rourke's departure came after he was involved in a dispute with 33-year-old Chris Hughes, a houseguest and Love Island alum.
After a disagreement between them, the representative Celebrity Big Brother said the actor's language was considered “threatening and aggressive” and noted that there were no physical altercations.
“Mickey Rourke has agreed to leave Celebrity Big Brother House tonight following discussions with Big Brother regarding the continued use of profanity and incidents of unacceptable behavior,” a spokesperson said Celebrities, Big Brother, UK told the BBC.
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