Mickey Rourke faces deportation as legal troubles intensify

Mickey Rourke is making headlines again, but this time it has nothing to do with a movie role or comeback performance.

The veteran actor now faces eviction from his Los Angeles rental home, adding to a growing list of recent setbacks.

Court documents, claims of unpaid rent and memories of a controversial reality TV exit collide at a difficult time for the Hollywood star, whose personal and professional struggles are becoming increasingly difficult to separate.

Rourke is potentially facing eviction after allegedly failing to pay nearly $60,000 in rent on his Los Angeles home.

According to court documents obtained by the Daily Mail, the 73-year-old actor was given a three-day notice on Dec. 18 demanding payment or he vacates the property.

At the time the notice was issued, Rourke allegedly owed $59,100 in back rent, according to a complaint filed by landlord Eric T. Goldie in Los Angeles Superior Court.

Documents indicate Rourke was not home when the notice was delivered, leading to the documents being posted outside the residence.

In addition to back rent, Goldie is also seeking attorney fees and an end to the lease.

If granted, this request could prevent Rourke from continuing to live in the home even if he were to pay what is owed.

Mickey Rourke has only been renting the three-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home since March 30.

Court records show he initially signed a lease agreeing to pay $5,200 a month.

However, the suit claims the rent increased to $7,000 beginning in the second month of occupancy.

Rising costs appear to have contributed to the alleged financial dispute now playing out in court.

Beyond questions of rent, the property itself is of historical significance. According to the Los Angeles Times, the house was built in 1926 and was occupied in the 1940s by the influential crime novelist Raymond Chandler.

The home is located in the Beverly Grove neighborhood, just south of West Hollywood and just a few blocks from The Grove shopping center and the Farmer’s Market.

The eviction lawsuit isn’t the only controversy surrounding Rourke this year.

The incident quickly sparked backlash from viewers and cast a new spotlight on the former professional boxer’s behavior.

During one episode, the “Rumble Fish” actor referenced Siwa’s sexuality and said he would “vote the lesbian out real quick.”

After being confronted, Rourke tried to rely on British slang, saying: “I need to f*g”, before gesturing towards Siwa and adding: “I’m not talking to you”.

Fans called him “homophobic” online, especially after he allegedly left Siwa in tears saying he could “make her straight”.

Long before his recent scandals, Mickey Rourke was considered one of the most sought-after men in Hollywood.

In the 1980s, he built a solid career with notable roles in “Diner,” “Rumble Fish,” Francis Ford Coppola’s “9 1/2 Weeks” and “Angel Heart.”

His brooding screen presence made him a major romantic actor during this era.

However, in the early 1990s, Rourke gave up acting after a series of underperforming films. He instead chose to devote himself to boxing, a long-time passion.

The decision was costly. The physical toll of the sport led to serious injuries and reconstructive surgeries that permanently altered his appearance.

These changes effectively ended his chances of regaining his previous status as a Hollywood heartthrob.