Oscar-nominated actor Mickey Rourke launches GoFundMe after falling behind on rent

A GoFundMe was started by a friend for Mickey Rourke after a December 2025 notice said he owed about $59,100 in back rent; the fundraiser had raised $12,950 at the time of publication.

Mickey Rourke is facing a possible eviction after being served a notice in December 2025. A member of his management team, Liya-Joelle Jones, set up a GoFundMe campaign to help cover overdue rent. The notice and a related complaint say he was asked to pay roughly $59,100 in back rent or vacate his Los Angeles residence. The campaign had raised $12,950 at the time the article was published. Key details: - Rourke was reportedly served a notice on December 18, 2025, demanding about $59,100 in overdue rent or that he leave the home. - A complaint filed on December 29, 2025, was obtained by People and contains the filing details referenced in reports. - Liya-Joelle Jones, identified as a friend and part of his management team, launched a GoFundMe titled "Help Mickey Rourke Stay in His Home" seeking $100,000; the campaign had raised $12,950 at publication. - The landlord is reportedly also seeking reimbursement for legal fees in the filing. Summary: The notice places Rourke’s housing at risk and the fundraiser was created to help cover the reported back rent and related costs. Undetermined at this time.