Mickey Rourke Slams Fundraiser Launched to Prevent His Eviction
A GoFundMe campaign set up to help Mickey Rourke avoid eviction has drawn a sharp response from the actor, who insists he had nothing to do with the effort.
News surrounding Mickey Rourke has taken an odd twist, with the veteran actor making it clear he wants no part in a recent fundraising effort. The Oscar nominee has come out swinging against a GoFundMe campaign that was launched in his name, supposedly by someone from his management team. The campaign aimed to collect donations to help him remain in his current residence, following reports that he’d been served an eviction notice late last year for being tens of thousands behind on rent.
According to the campaign’s organisers, the initiative was set up with Rourke’s blessing. The page claimed the actor was at risk of losing his home after allegedly falling $59,100 short on rent payments. The story quickly gained traction, with many fans expressing concern and some even chipping in to help out the star.
Rourke’s Strong Rejection
Despite the campaign’s claims, Rourke has publicly distanced himself from the whole affair. He’s made it crystal clear that he neither authorised nor supports the fundraiser. In a blunt statement, he said,
I don’t want any f*cking charity from anyone
and insisted he had nothing to do with the campaign.
The 73-year-old actor’s response has left supporters and onlookers scratching their heads. While some reckon the campaign was a well-meaning gesture, Rourke’s reaction suggests he’s not keen on being seen as a charity case. The situation has sparked plenty of chatter online, with punters debating whether the fundraiser was a genuine attempt to help or just a misguided move by someone in his camp.