Rourke Eviction
Rourke disputes GoFundMe for eviction help
Mickey Rourke / Los Angeles, United States / GoFundMe /

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1/13/2026
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  • Mickey Rourke is facing eviction from his Los Angeles home, prompting a GoFundMe campaign that raised over $100,000 in an attempt to help him avoid financial disaster.
  • In a surprising twist, Rourke has publicly denounced the crowdfunding effort, declaring he had no knowledge of it and vehemently rejecting the notion of accepting charity from his fans.
  • Expressing his disdain for the situation, Rourke stated he would "rather stick a gun up my ass and pull the trigger" than accept financial help, calling the fundraiser "humiliating."
  • His manager, Kimberly Hines, insists that the campaign was legitimate and claims to have his full permission, causing a rift between Rourke and his team amid his growing frustrations.
  • As Rourke publicly distances himself from the group effort, he encourages fans to seek refunds if they donated, insisting he prefers to tackle his financial woes independently.
  • The drama has sparked a broader conversation about the complexities of celebrity financial challenges and the ethics surrounding fundraising for high-profile individuals.

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