Mickey Rourke Sued for Nearly $60K in Unpaid Rent and Is Facing Eviction From L.A. Home

Mickey Rourke, the former professional boxer and actor who was Oscar-nominated for his performance in The Wrestler, is facing eviction.

A complaint filed on Monday, December 29, in the Superior Court of Los Angeles County and obtained by the National Enquirer claims the 73-year-old owes $59,100 in past-due rent.

The legal documents state that Rourke agreed to pay $5,200 in monthly fees before the rent was eventually raised to $7,000 per month.

A notice was served to the Golden Globe Award-winning actor on December 18 via posting a copy on the premises as well as mailing a copy to the home “because no person of suitable age or discretion can be found there,” the filing said.

The three-bedroom house, built in 1926, is located “on one of the best streets in the Beverly Grove neighborhood,” according to a listing on Zillow. It features two-and-a-half bathrooms, an open-plan kitchen with an island, stainless steel appliances and granite counters.

The 1,587-square-foot Spanish bungalow is adjacent to Beverly Hills and West Hollywood with a close proximity to Los Angeles staples like The Grove.

According to the complaint, the former boxer was given a three-day notice to pay rent or vacate the property.

In addition to the back-rent, the plaintiff has also requested Rourke pay reasonable attorney fees.

In recent days, Rourke paid tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot via his Instagram account following her death on December 28, calling the actress a “very kind soul.” However, he hasn’t appeared to address his living situation nor financial status.