Latest / Fresh Intelligence / Mickey Rourke Kicked Out of Home: Veteran Actor, 73, Loses L.A. Property Amid Rumored Money Issues and $60k Rental Debts
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- 0:18[SPEAKER_00]: Mickey Rork, 73, has recently been evicted from his Los Angeles home due to rental debts totaling $59,100, following a judge's ruling in favor of his landlord in an unlawful detainer case.
- 0:30[SPEAKER_00]: Rork did not respond to the eviction complaint, leading to the repossession of the property.
- 0:35[SPEAKER_00]: He is currently staying at a West Hollywood hotel while awaiting a new residence in Korea Town.
- 0:40[SPEAKER_00]: Compounding these issues, Rork turned down over $100,000 in donations from fans via a GoFundMe page set up by his representative.
- 0:48[SPEAKER_00]: Rork stated he was unaware of the fundraiser and publicly disassociated himself from it, insisting that any donations would be refunded.
- 0:55[SPEAKER_00]: He emphatically stated, if I needed money, I wouldn't ask for no F, charity.
- 1:01[SPEAKER_00]: I'd rather stick a gun up my A and pull the trigger.
- 1:03[SPEAKER_00]: His manager of nine years, Kimberly Hines, explained that the GoFund Me was intended for Roark and that he initially accepted the idea of receiving help.
- 1:12[SPEAKER_00]: However, she noted that Roark had become confused by the media attention and rejected the funds.
- 1:17[SPEAKER_00]: Hines revealed that Roark does not manage his finances well, reportedly living paycheck to paycheck, without a bank account, and showing extreme generosity towards friends.
- 1:26[SPEAKER_00]: Despite financial struggles, Roark has been selective with acting roles, unwilling to compromise on his choices.
- 1:32[SPEAKER_00]: Einstein mentioned he has not earned much in recent years, reflecting it's great that so many people care because, honestly, the guy spends Christmas alone.
- 1:41[SPEAKER_00]: He spends his birthday's alone.
- 1:43[SPEAKER_00]: Moreover, Rork has set a high bar for accepting work, demanding at least $200,000 a day, although he has received numerous offers since the GoFundMe incident went viral.
- 1:53[SPEAKER_00]: He continues to seek projects with esteemed colleagues, such as Kim Basinger and Bruce Willis.
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