A GoFundMe set up on behalf of Mickey Rourke quickly gained traction, bringing in over $70,000 in just one day as supporters stepped in to back the longtime actor amid an ongoing housing dispute.
According to People, the fundraiser — titled Help Mickey Rourke Stay in His Home — launched on Sunday, January 4, with a $100,000 target. Initial response was slow, with the campaign pulling in only about $1,500 during its first few hours online.
By the next day, donations skyrocketed, sending the total past $70,000 and turning the fundraiser into a viral show of support from fans.
The GoFundMe was launched after Rourke, 73, was reportedly served with an eviction notice in mid-December, demanding he pay more than $59,000 in alleged unpaid rent or vacate the property.
Court records dated December 29 show the notice required payment within three days. The home in question is a three-bedroom property measuring roughly 1,600 square feet.
According to the campaign description, the fundraiser is meant to offer short-term relief as Rourke deals with growing financial and legal issues.
“The goal is simple: to give Mickey stability and peace of mind during an extremely stressful time — so he can stay in his home and have the space to get back on his feet,” the page reads.
It also notes that the fundraiser was created with Rourke’s approval to help cover “immediate housing-related expenses.”
Liya-Joelle Jones, described as a friend and part of Rourke’s management team, confirmed the purpose of the campaign in a statement.
“Mickey is going through a very difficult time right now, and it’s been incredibly touching to see how many people care about him and want to help,” she said.
Court documents state that Rourke signed the lease in March 2025 at $5,200 per month, which was later raised to $7,000. The landlord is also seeking attorney fees and termination of the lease, according to the filing.
The housing dispute comes amid additional professional setbacks for Rourke. He began renting the home shortly before taking legal action over his controversial exit from Celebrity Big Brother UK in April 2025, when his team claimed the show failed to meet its payment obligations.
As of now, neither Rourke nor the landlord has publicly commented on the situation.
