Mickey Rourke Denies Knowledge of GoFundMe Campaign

The past 48 hours have been stressful for Mickey Rourke, the 1980s heartthrob and 2009 Oscar nominee for The Wrestler. The actor, 73, faced the threat of eviction from his Spanish-style bungalow in Los Angeles, where he has lived for over ten years.

Rourke’s longtime manager of nine years, Kimberly Hines, and her assistant started an emergency GoFundMe campaign early Sunday to raise money and help the actor avoid homelessness.

After The Hollywood Reporter covered the story, it quickly gained media attention. Rourke, who is currently staying in a West Hollywood hotel until he can move to a permanent apartment in Koreatown, posted an Instagram video responding to the situation.

In the video, he said he was not aware of the fundraiser and called it “humiliating.” He also promised to return every “nickel” to the fans who had contributed.

The incident highlights the sudden financial difficulties faced by the actor, despite his long and successful career in Hollywood. Fans and the media have been closely following updates on his situation and his plans to settle into a new home.