Actor Mickey Rourke turns to fans to help pay back rent, avoid eviction

Actor Mickey Rourke turns to fans to help pay back rent, avoid eviction

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Key Points:

  • Actor Mickey Rourke has started a GoFundMe campaign to raise over $59,000 to cover his back rent and avoid eviction from his Los Angeles home.
  • The crowdfunding effort, launched with Rourke's full consent, aims to provide him with stability and support during a challenging period.
  • As of Sunday night, the campaign had nearly $40,000 in donations.
  • Rourke gained fame in the 1980s, left acting to pursue boxing, and made a notable comeback in 2008 with "The Wrestler," earning major award nominations.