> At a Glance
> – Mickey Rourke’s GoFundMe raised $68,000 in one day toward a $100,000 goal
> – The 73-year-old actor faces eviction over $59,100 in back rent
> – Fund organizer Liya-Joelle Jones says money will keep him housed
> – Why it matters: Fans are rallying to prevent a Hollywood icon from losing his home
Mickey Rourke is fighting eviction with help from 1,700 strangers. The GoFundMe launched Sunday, Jan. 4, has already pulled in $68,000-two-thirds of its target-within 24 hours.
The Crisis
Rourke, 73, was served papers Dec. 29 demanding $59,100 in unpaid rent or vacate his Los Angeles home. On Jan. 4 he green-lit the fundraiser titled “Help Mickey Rourke Stay in His Home,” managed by friend and team member Liya-Joelle Jones.
The page states:
> “Mickey Rourke is currently facing a very difficult and urgent situation: he is at risk of being evicted from his home.”
Rallying Support
Jones’ description frames the effort as restoring dignity:
- Cover immediate housing costs
- Give Rourke “stability and peace of mind”
- Offer “space to get back on his feet”
She adds:
> “Fame does not protect against hardship, and talent does not guarantee stability.”
Timeline of Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Before April 2025 | Rourke rents the L.A. property |
| April 2025 | Exits Celebrity Big Brother U.K. amid pay dispute |
| Dec. 29, 2025 | Eviction complaint filed for $59,100 back rent |
| Jan. 4, 2026 | GoFundMe launches with Rourke’s approval |
| Jan. 5, 2026 | Total raised surpasses $68,000 |
Key Takeaways
- $68,000 raised from roughly 1,700 donors in one day
- Total goal is $100,000 to resolve rent arrears and secure housing
- Fund approved personally by Rourke the same day he was photographed outside the home
- Organizer stresses donations of any size “make a real difference”
With eviction looming, the online campaign offers a lifeline for the Oscar-nominated star to remain in his long-time residence.
