Mickey Rourke Rejects Crowdfunding Effort Amid Eviction Claims
A GoFundMe campaign launched to help Mickey Rourke avoid eviction has drawn a sharp response from the actor, who insists he had no part in the fundraising effort.
Events surrounding Mickey Rourke have taken a rather odd turn, with the actor now distancing himself from a fundraising campaign set up in his name. The Oscar nominee, known for his unpredictable public persona, has made it clear he wants nothing to do with the online appeal that recently surfaced, purportedly to help him remain in his current residence.
According to reports, a member of Rourke’s management team initiated the GoFundMe page, allegedly with his blessing. The campaign’s stated aim was to collect enough money to cover overdue rent, following claims that Rourke had received an eviction notice in December for being £59,100 in arrears. The situation, already somewhat embarrassing, has now been complicated by Rourke’s public disavowal of the entire affair.
Public Denial and Strong Words
Rourke, who is 73, has not minced his words regarding the campaign. In a blunt statement, he declared,
he doesn't want any "f*cking charity" from anyone and that he has had no involvement with the fundraiser.
His comments leave little room for doubt about his feelings on the matter, and suggest a degree of frustration at being associated with the appeal in the first place.
The actor’s response has raised questions about communication within his own team, as well as the motivations behind launching such a campaign without his explicit consent. For fans and observers, the episode has added another layer of intrigue to Rourke’s already colourful public life.