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- A California court issued a default judgment against Mickey Rourke, officially terminating his lease over $59,100 in unpaid rent.
- A public GoFundMe campaign that raised over $100,000 was shut down after Rourke expressed disapproval of the fundraising efforts.
- Despite the eviction, Rourke’s management reports he has relocated and is currently developing new creative projects including a graphic novel.
LOS ANGELES (Azat TV) – A California court has officially canceled the rental agreement for actor Mickey Rourke following a default judgment in his ongoing eviction case. The ruling, filed this week in Los Angeles County Superior Court, confirms that the 73-year-old actor failed to respond to a legal complaint regarding unpaid rent, effectively forfeiting his lease on the property.
Default Judgment Ends Legal Dispute
The legal action stems from a complaint filed on December 29, 2025, by landlord Eric T. Goldie. According to court documents, Rourke owed $59,100 in back rent for a three-bedroom home on Drexel Avenue. Under California law, the default judgment indicates that the actor did not appear or file a formal defense within the legally mandated time frame. Representatives for Goldie stated that the landlord is now looking to move forward following the resolution of the unlawful detainer action.
Public Fundraising and Personal Conflict
The eviction process became a public matter earlier this year when Rourke’s manager, Kimberly Hines, launched a GoFundMe campaign to cover the outstanding balance. While the campaign quickly surpassed its $100,000 goal with contributions from approximately 2,700 fans, it was later removed from the platform. Rourke publicly denounced the fundraising effort as “humiliating” and urged donors to seek refunds, reflecting an underlying tension regarding his financial management and public image.
Professional Outlook Amid Housing Challenges
Despite the loss of his residence, representatives for the Academy Award-nominated actor maintain that his career remains active. Hines noted that Rourke had already vacated the Drexel Avenue residence—which she claimed had suffered from water damage and mold—and relocated to a West Hollywood hotel. Looking toward the future, his management team reports that Rourke is currently attached to several upcoming projects, including a graphic novel collaboration with Jay Firestone and Prodigy Pictures.
The default judgment highlights the vulnerability of aging icons in a volatile housing market, underscoring how even high-profile industry figures can face significant instability when personal crises intersect with legal obligations.