Mickey Rourke Faces Eviction and Rejects Fan Support

Oscar-nominated actor Mickey Rourke is facing homelessness after a California court canceled his lease following months of unpaid rent. The 73-year-classic actor defaulted on his eviction case, owing $59,100 in back rent for a Beverly Grove property.

Eviction Order and Financial Struggles

A judge in Los Angeles County Superior Court entered a default judgment against Rourke on March 9, 2026, after he failed to respond to the eviction complaint or appear in court [Source: artthreat.net]. Rourke had been renting a three-bedroom house on Drexel Avenue since April 2025, with rent increasing from $5,200 to $7,000 per month [Source: primetimer.com]. Landlord Eric T. Goldie initiated legal action after Rourke failed to pay rent, ultimately leading to the cancellation of the lease and granting Goldie possession of the property [Source: independent.co.uk].

Claims of Unacceptable Living Conditions

Rourke disputes the landlord’s claims, alleging that he stopped paying rent due to “unacceptable living conditions” at the property. He claims the house suffered from recurring rodent infestations and plumbing failures, which he repeatedly requested be repaired [Source: artthreat.net]. He stated he couldn’t continue paying for a house in such disrepair.

Rejected Fan Support

Following news of the eviction, Rourke’s manager, Kimberly Hines, launched a GoFundMe campaign in January 2026, aiming to raise $100,000 to cover the outstanding rent. The campaign quickly surpassed its goal, raising over $100,000 from approximately 2,700 donors [Source: primetimer.com]. However, Rourke vehemently rejected the donations, calling the campaign “humiliating” and stating he would “rather stick a gun up my ass and pull the trigger” than accept charity [Source: primetimer.com] and [Source: independent.co.uk]. He urged donors to request refunds, stating he would never ask for money from strangers.

A Career Marked by Ups and Downs

This eviction marks another difficult chapter in the life of the actor, known for his roles in films like “9 1/2 Weeks” and “The Wrestler,” and who received an Oscar nomination for the latter [Source: artthreat.net]. Rourke’s career has been marked by periods of success and personal struggles.