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A GoFundMe for an actor who left his show after incidents of homophobia and threatening, sexually inappropriate behavior
Mickey Rourke Approves GoFundMe to Prevent Eviction (Exclusive)
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/mickey-rourke-approves-gofundme-prevent-171654107.html
“Mickey Rourke is currently facing a very difficult and urgent situation: he is at risk of being evicted from his home,” the GoFundMe description reads. “Life doesn’t always move in a straight line, and despite everything Mickey has given through his work and his life, he is now dealing with a challenging financial moment that has put his housing at risk.”
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“The goal is to give Mickey some stability and peace of mind during a stressful time so he can stay in his home and have the space to get back on his feet,” the fundraiser explains. “Any donation, no matter the size, will make a real difference.”
The GoFundMe is run by Liya-Joelle Jones, a friend and member of Rourke’s management team. “Mickey is going through a very difficult time right now, and it’s been incredibly touching to see how many people care about him and want to help,” Jones tells The Hollywood Reporter.
Rourke received the three-day eviction notice on Dec. 18, the Los Angeles Times reported. He signed the lease in March 2025 for $5,200 per month. It was later raised to $7,000 per month.
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/mickey-rourke-approves-gofundme-prevent-171654107.html
“Mickey Rourke is currently facing a very difficult and urgent situation: he is at risk of being evicted from his home,” the GoFundMe description reads. “Life doesn’t always move in a straight line, and despite everything Mickey has given through his work and his life, he is now dealing with a challenging financial moment that has put his housing at risk.”
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“The goal is to give Mickey some stability and peace of mind during a stressful time so he can stay in his home and have the space to get back on his feet,” the fundraiser explains. “Any donation, no matter the size, will make a real difference.”
The GoFundMe is run by Liya-Joelle Jones, a friend and member of Rourke’s management team. “Mickey is going through a very difficult time right now, and it’s been incredibly touching to see how many people care about him and want to help,” Jones tells The Hollywood Reporter.
Rourke received the three-day eviction notice on Dec. 18, the Los Angeles Times reported. He signed the lease in March 2025 for $5,200 per month. It was later raised to $7,000 per month.
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Rourke leaves Big Brother after 'unacceptable behaviour'
12 April 2025
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwynegdv09eo
Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke has left Celebrity Big Brother after "further use of inappropriate language" and "instances of unacceptable behaviour", ITV has said.
On Saturday, Rourke, 72, used behaviour and language considered to be threatening and aggressive towards fellow housemate Chris Hughes, the BBC understands.
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Sunday's episode showed the events that led to his departure, including him using "sexual language" that The Only Way Is Essex's Ella Rae Wise said made her feel uncomfortable.
She later told Big Brother in the diary room: " (It) just makes me feel on edge. I don't like the jokes, like the sexual jokes being made towards me. I'm a young girl and I'm not a piece of meat."
Rourke also appeared to become aggressive and swore at Love Island star Hughes during a pirate-themed task.
12 April 2025
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwynegdv09eo
Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke has left Celebrity Big Brother after "further use of inappropriate language" and "instances of unacceptable behaviour", ITV has said.
On Saturday, Rourke, 72, used behaviour and language considered to be threatening and aggressive towards fellow housemate Chris Hughes, the BBC understands.
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Sunday's episode showed the events that led to his departure, including him using "sexual language" that The Only Way Is Essex's Ella Rae Wise said made her feel uncomfortable.
She later told Big Brother in the diary room: " (It) just makes me feel on edge. I don't like the jokes, like the sexual jokes being made towards me. I'm a young girl and I'm not a piece of meat."
Rourke also appeared to become aggressive and swore at Love Island star Hughes during a pirate-themed task.
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