Mickey Rourke launches fundraiser to pay $60,000 in rent after threat of eviction
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Key Points:
- Mickey Rourke is facing eviction from his Los Angeles home due to unpaid rent amounting to $59,100, prompting a GoFundMe campaign approved by his management to help cover his housing expenses.
- The fundraiser, initiated by Rourke's friend and team member Liya-Joelle Jones, aims to raise $100,000 to prevent eviction and provide him stability during this financial hardship, having raised $33,000 so far.
- Rourke received a three-day eviction notice in December and is being sued by his landlord for damages and legal fees, with court documents revealing his monthly rent increased from $5,200 to $7,000.
- The 73-year-old actor, known for films like The Wrestler
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