Mickey Rourke Facing Eviction in Los Angeles
Mickey Rourke, the former Hollywood leading man, is currently facing the possibility of eviction in Los Angeles as he enters the New Year. The 73-year-old actor is accused of owing nearly $60,000 in unpaid rent on a property he has been living in since March in Beverly Grove.
Court filings in Los Angeles Superior Court reveal that Rourke was issued a three-day notice on December 18, demanding the outstanding amount or his eviction from the home. The notice, submitted by landlord Eric T. Goldie, was posted at the property after attempts to serve Rourke in person reportedly failed.
Rourke signed the lease for the three-bedroom house back in March, with the rent initially set at $5,200 a month before later rising to $7,000. The historic home, built in 1926, has a rich history and is located just south of West Hollywood, near popular attractions like the Grove and the Farmers Market.
Sources close to Rourke have disclosed that his financial situation has rapidly deteriorated, with dwindling work opportunities and increasing isolation. An insider familiar with the situation expressed concerns, stating, “Mickey is in a very precarious position. The cash has dried up, the work has slowed to a trickle, and his choices are disappearing.”
Another source revealed that friends fear for Rourke’s well-being and believe that only intervention from a powerful Hollywood ally could prevent him from losing his home. There are serious concerns that Rourke may revert to his darkest days of depression and contemplate taking his own life if immediate help is not provided.
This eviction crisis comes after a turbulent year for Rourke, which included his removal from Celebrity Big Brother due to unacceptable behavior toward fellow contestant Jojo Siwa. The incident sparked backlash and raised further concerns about his personal and professional stability.
Rourke has openly spoken about his struggles in the past, recalling a time when he was in a deeply troubled state. At a screening of the documentary Eating Happiness in Los Angeles, he shared a harrowing experience where he contemplated taking his own life but was ultimately stopped by his dog, Beau Jack.
Despite his past successes in films like Diner, Rumble Fish, and 9 1/2 Weeks, Rourke’s career faltered in the early 1990s before experiencing a brief comeback with The Wrestler in 2008. However, subsequent roles failed to provide long-term stability for the actor.
As the eviction case progresses, those close to Rourke believe that the upcoming weeks will be crucial for the once-bankable star. It remains to be seen how he will navigate this challenging period in his life and career.
