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‘Payback will be severe’: Mickey Rourke vows revenge on those behind crowdfunder ‘scam’ in his name

The Guardian - World NewsEN 2 min read 100% complete by Catherine ShoardJanuary 19, 2026 at 05:12 PM
‘Payback will be severe’: Mickey Rourke vows revenge on those behind crowdfunder ‘scam’ in his name
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Mickey Rourke is denouncing a GoFundMe campaign created in his name, which claimed to be raising money to prevent his eviction from his Los Angeles home. The crowdfunder, launched on January 4th, aimed to collect $60,000 and ultimately raised over $100,000 before being frozen. Rourke asserts he had no involvement with the appeal and refuses to accept any of the money, calling the situation a "scam" and an "embarrassment." He has vowed severe repercussions against those responsible and stated his lawyer is working to reimburse donors, though only 10% of the funds have been returned so far. Rourke has expressed being upset and embarrassed by the situation, especially after friends offered him assistance.

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