Actor Mickey Rourke is facing eviction from his Los Angeles home after failing to pay nearly $60,000 in rent, according to court documents filed on Monday. The 73-year-old Oscar-nominated actor received a three-day notice to pay or vacate on December 18 but did not comply.
The three-bedroom property, which Rourke leased in March for $5,200 per month before the rent was increased to $7,000, is owned by Eric Goldie. At the time of the notice, Rourke allegedly owed $59,100. Goldie is seeking compensation for attorney's fees and damages.
Rourke, who rose to fame in the 1980s with roles in Body Heat and Diner, saw his career decline after clashes with directors and a stint in professional boxing. He made a comeback with The Wrestler in 2008, earning a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination, but the role did not lead to a sustained resurgence.
Earlier this year, Rourke appeared on Celebrity Big Brother UK, where he revealed he had borrowed $500,000 during the pandemic. His time on the show was cut short after six days due to allegations of threatening behaviour and inappropriate language. The Independent has contacted Rourke's representatives for comment.
