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Mickey Rourke Evicted: Rejects GoFundMe Support Amid Struggles

3/12/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Mickey Rourke was evicted from his Los Angeles home after failing to pay nearly $60,000 in back rent.
A Los Angeles County Superior Court ruled for the landlord, Eric T. Goldie, canceling Rourke's lease and granting possession.
A GoFundMe campaign raised over $100,000 to help him.
Rourke rejected the donations, saying he had no knowledge of the fundraiser.
Rourke is staying in a West Hollywood hotel.

History

Historical Context

In response to a housing crisis that saw rents rise over 50% in the 1970s, Los Angeles enacted the Rent Stabilization Ordinance in 1978 to protect tenants from sudden rent hikes. This law reflects broader trends in California, where rent control measures emerged amid economic instability and inflation, sparking ongoing debates about tenant rights and housing stability, particularly highlighted by cases like Mickey Rourke's eviction.

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Story summary

Mickey Rourke was evicted from his Los Angeles home after failing to pay nearly $60,000 in back rent.
A Los Angeles County Superior Court ruled for the landlord, Eric T. Goldie, canceling Rourke's lease and granting possession.
A GoFundMe campaign raised over $100,000 to help him.
Rourke rejected the donations, saying he had no knowledge of the fundraiser.
Rourke is staying in a West Hollywood hotel.

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