Mickey Rourke’s wild ride: From ‘The Wrestler’ glory to eviction fight

Mickey Rourke’s wild ride: From ‘The Wrestler’ glory to eviction fight

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Key Points:

  • Mickey Rourke is facing eviction from his Los Angeles home after reportedly falling behind on nearly $60,000 in rent, with monthly payments increasing from $5,200 to $7,000.
  • A GoFundMe fundraiser was launched by a member of Rourke's management team to help cover his rent, raising over $70,000 in 24 hours, but Rourke denied involvement and urged fans not to donate, expressing frustration and embarrassment.
  • Rourke's career has been marked by significant highs and lows, including a transition from acting to professional boxing in the early 1990s, resulting in serious facial injuries, and legal issues such as a 1994 domestic abuse arrest and a 2007 DUI-related