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Mickey Rourke’s supporters step up with donations aimed at preventing his eviction

Headline from The Columbian, on the newest of 2 developments

LOS ANGELES — Fans of Mickey Rourke have come through on his behalf, donating almost $80,000 so far through an online fundraiser designed to keep the actor and boxer in his Beverly Grove-area rental h

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Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Mickey Rourke approves GoFundMe aiming to help actor avoid eviction

    Headline from Foxla ·

  2. Newest

    Mickey Rourke’s supporters step up with donations aimed at preventing his eviction

    Headline from The Columbian ·

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20 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Hollywood Reporter

    Mickey Rourke Approves GoFundMe to Prevent Eviction (Exclusive) (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Facing an eviction notice from his Los Angeles rental home, 'Wrestler' actor Mickey Rourke is turning to GoFundMe to pay $59,100 in owed rent.

  2. Rolling Stone

    Mickey Rourke Launches Fundraising Campaign to Avoid Eviction (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Mickey Rourke has turned to a fundraising campaign in an effort to avoid eviction from his Los Angeles home.

  3. Variety

    Mickey Rourke Starts GoFundMe to Avoid Eviction from Los Angeles Home: ‘Fame Does Not Protect Against Hardship’ (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Mickey Rourke launched a GoFundMe on Sunday in hopes of avoiding eviction.

  4. Breitbart News

    Actor Mickey Rourke Launches GoFundMe to Raise $100,000 to Avoid Eviction (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Actor Mickey Rourke has launched a GoFundMe campaign in hopes of raising enough money to avoid being evicted from his Los Angeles home and asking fans to afford him "dignity."

  5. NBC News

    Mickey Rourke wrestling with bills, appealing to fans for help on back rent (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Oscar-nominated actor and brooding 1980s heartthrob Mickey Rourke fell thousands of dollars behind on rent and asked fans for money on Sunday to help him "stay in his home" during this "extremely stressful time."

  6. Foxla

    Mickey Rourke approves GoFundMe aiming to help actor avoid eviction (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    Mickey Rourke is turning to his fans for help as he faces being evicted from his Los Angeles home due to nearly $60,000 in unpaid rent.

  7. The Guardian

    Mickey Rourke launches fundraiser to pay $60,000 in rent after threat of eviction (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    The 73-year-old Oscar-nominated actor was issued with an eviction notice in December

  8. Entertainment Weekly

    Mickey Rourke asks fans to help donate to 'prevent eviction' after falling behind on rent by $60K (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Entertainment Weekly's feed description

    Mickey Rourke has turned to his fans for help fighting eviction. After falling behind on rent by nearly $60K, the 'Iron Man 2' star is seeking donations on GoFundMe to 'get back on his feet.'

  9. The Hollywood Reporter

    Mickey Rourke’s Manager Reveals Details Behind Actor’s Controversial GoFundMe (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Closing in on its $100,000 goal in 24 hours, the 'Wrestler' star says he will return all the donations.

  10. Rolling Stone

    Mickey Rourke Says He's Not Involved With GoFundMe Campaign To Avoid Eviction (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Mickey Rourke confirmed he is not involved with the GoFundMe campaigned that was launched to help him avoid eviction.

  11. The Columbian

    Mickey Rourke’s supporters step up with donations aimed at preventing his eviction (opens The Columbian)

    Published

    The Columbian's feed description

    LOS ANGELES — Fans of Mickey Rourke have come through on his behalf, donating almost $80,000 so far through an online fundraiser designed to keep the actor and boxer in his Beverly Grove-area rental h

  12. The Daily Caller

    Mickey Rourke Denies Financial Assistance While Facing Eviction (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Mickey Rourke insisted he never set up a GoFundMe to seek help with eviction and back rent - but his manager is telling a very different story.

  13. Foxla

    Mickey Rourke blasts 'embarrassing' GoFundMe fundraiser to help him pay his rent (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    Mickey Rourke has publicly denounced an unauthorized GoFundMe launched by his management team, calling the effort to pay his $60,000 back rent "embarrassing" and "humiliating."

  14. Breitbart News

    Mickey Rourke Denies Setting Up GoFundMe to Avoid Eviction: ‘I’d Rather Stick a Gun up My Ass and Pull the Trigger’ (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    A GoFundMe page seeking donations so Oscar-nominated Mickey Rourke can avoid eviction has nothing to do with him. The actor confirmed, "I’d rather stick a gun up my ass and pull the trigger” than seek charity.

  15. Fox News

    Mickey Rourke's latest crisis leads to crowdfunding campaign for alleged unpaid rent money (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Mickey Rourke's career marked by extremes from "The Wrestler" comeback to current eviction crisis. The former boxer allegedly owes nearly $60,000 in rent.

  16. Newsweek

    Mickey Rourke GoFundMe to help actor avoid eviction hits new milestone (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The GoFundMe goal to help Rourke avoid eviction is set at $100,000, and so far, nearly 2,000 people have made donations.

  17. Blaze Media

    'I wouldn't ask for no f**king charity!': Mickey Rourke blasts 'embarrassing' GoFundMe plea (opens Blaze Media)

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    Blaze Media's feed description

    Rourke's team countered that they had his 'full permission' to start the $100K fundraiser.

  18. Variety

    Mickey Rourke Denies He Set Up GoFundMe to Avoid Eviction: ‘If I Needed Money, I Wouldn’t Ask for No F—ing Charity’ (opens Variety)

    Published

    Variety's feed description

    Mickey Rourke is denying any involvement in a GoFundMe page asking for donations so that the Oscar-nominated actor could avoid eviction.

  19. Rolling Stone

    Mickey Rourke's Manager Defends Eviction GoFundMe as Legit: 'We're All Here to Help' (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Mickey Rourke's manager, Kimberly Hines, insisted the GoFundMe she set up for the actor was legit after Rourke insisted he knew nothing about it.

  20. Deadline

    Mickey Rourke Says He Did Not Set Up GoFundMe Asking For Help With Rent (opens Deadline)

    Published

    Deadline's feed description

    The Oscar-nominated 'Wrestler' actor admits to housing drama, but says he never asked for money from fans. His manager tells Deadline the effort was only meant to help.

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