Hollywood once called him a legend—now, Mickey Rourke is fighting to keep a roof over his head. The 73-year-old actor, once worth millions, is reportedly facing eviction from his Los Angeles home after falling more than $59,000 behind on rent. His estimated net worth has plummeted from around $5 million in early 2025 to just $50,000, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
In a desperate bid to avoid losing his longtime residence, Rourke’s friends have launched a GoFundMe campaign titled Help Mickey Rourke Stay in His Home. The effort, created by friend and management team member Liya-Joelle Jones, aims to raise $100,000 to cover overdue rent and living expenses. The page appeals to fans and well-wishers to help give the veteran actor “stability and peace of mind” amid his financial turmoil.
Within hours of the campaign’s launch on January 4, 2026, donations began pouring in—but the total remains far short of its goal. Court filings show that Rourke received a three-day eviction notice in December, demanding payment or removal from his rented 1926 Spanish bungalow, once home to legendary novelist Raymond Chandler. The landlord, Eric Goldie, is also seeking legal fees and the termination of Rourke’s lease.
It’s a stunning fall from grace for the man once hailed as Hollywood’s ultimate rebel. Rourke, known for intense performances in Diner (1982), 9½ Weeks (1986), and The Wrestler (2008), built a career on raw charisma and emotion. His role in The Wrestler earned him a Golden Globe, a BAFTA, and an Oscar nomination, marking one of the most celebrated comebacks in Hollywood history.
But off-screen, the actor’s life has been riddled with turbulence. After stepping away from acting in the 1990s to pursue professional boxing, Rourke’s face—and career—were never quite the same. His struggles with depression, anger, and financial mismanagement have long been public.
In 2025, his appearance on Celebrity Big Brother UK ended in chaos after a string of reported altercations with castmates. Producers allegedly warned him multiple times before his abrupt exit, which reportedly sparked a legal dispute over unpaid appearance fees.
Despite the turmoil, Rourke has remained candid about his demons. He’s spoken openly about his battles with depression and suicidal thoughts, telling interviewers that his faith, therapy, and his beloved dogs helped him survive the darkest years.
Now, as Rourke’s GoFundMe campaign unfolds, the saga of the once-golden star paints a sobering portrait of Hollywood’s brutal highs and lows—where fame can fade faster than fortune, and even legends can find themselves on the edge of eviction.
