Mickey Rourke slams 'humiliating' GoFundMe efforts to help him pay back rent
NBC News••entertainment
Key Points:
- A GoFundMe campaign was launched by Mickey Rourke's management to raise $100,000 to help the actor avoid eviction due to financial and health challenges, reaching its target within two days.
- Rourke publicly expressed frustration and confusion over the fundraiser, stating he was unaware of it and calling it "embarrassing," emphasizing he would never ask fans for charity.
- The actor cited the pandemic, a writers' strike, and a financial setback on a rental property as reasons for his current economic difficulties, while reflecting on past personal struggles and therapy.
- Rourke plans to consult his lawyer about the campaign's origin and urged supporters not to donate, expressing hope to return to work and regain stability on his own
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