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A Los Angeles court ordered the eviction of actor Mickey Rourke from his West Hollywood home following unresolved rent arrears.
The landlord won a default judgment for roughly $59,100 in back rent and legal fees by year end.
A GoFundMe campaign aimed at raising $100,000 to cover back rent and stabilize his housing status was not authorized by Rourke.
Rourke publicly rejected charity from fans, stating he would rather not seek such assistance.
Rourke described his life as very simple and criticized external fundraising efforts as embarrassing.
The eviction stems from a lease that had been active through April of the prior year with rent starting at $5,200 and rising to $7,000 monthly.
The eviction follows ongoing health and financial pressures cited by Rourke as contributing to his housing instability.
The case was documented in court records and reported by NBC News.
The eviction decision underscores tensions between public fundraising efforts and the stars' own statements about needing help.

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A judge entered a default eviction ruling against Mickey Rourke for the Beverly Grove home.
Rourke owed about $59,100 in back rent on a $7,000-a-month lease, according to court documents.
Donors raised more than $100,000 for a GoFundMe, but Rourke declined to accept the funds.
Rourke called the GoFundMe campaign humiliating and said he would rather shoot himself than accept charity.
Rourke’s manager said the GoFundMe was discussed with his team and not meant to mislead, while the actor faced housing issues due to new ownership and maintenance problems.
The eviction followed a Dec. 18 three-day notice to pay rent or vacate.
The landlord filed eviction papers in January after the notice.
The case reflects tensions between public charity efforts and formal eviction processes in Los Angeles.
Rourke, known for Barfly and The Wrestler, had a long film career highlighted in the report.
The case was reported by the Los Angeles Times with contributions from staff writer Christie D’Zurilla.

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