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Mickey Rourke Surrenders Shotgun to Authorities
Mickey Rourke, the actor known for his roles in films like The Wrestler, recently turned in a shotgun to authorities. According to reports, the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department received a call from one of Rourke’s team members who wanted to turn in the firearm. Deputies spoke with Rourke, who explained that he was leaving the area and no longer wanted the weapon, which was legally registered to him. The agency stated that the firearm would be held by authorities for safekeeping.
NBC4 reported that if Rourke does not retrieve the gun after a year, it will be destroyed. A representative for Rourke did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the matter.
Fundraising Fiasco Involving Rourke and His Manager
This development comes amid a controversial fundraising situation involving Rourke and his manager, Kimberly Hines. In December, the actor was sued by his landlord, who claimed he owed nearly $60,000 in rent for his bungalow located just south of West Hollywood. Facing potential eviction, Hines and her assistant launched a GoFundMe campaign to help Rourke with his housing costs.
Despite raising over $90,000, Rourke publicly denied any involvement with the fundraiser. On January 5, he shared an Instagram video where he criticized the effort, saying, "If I needed money, I wouldn’t ask for no f**ing charity," and added, "I’d rather stick a gun up my ass and pull the trigger." He also expressed confusion about who had organized the campaign.
Hines later told The Hollywood Reporter that the GoFundMe was not a "grift" and clarified that Rourke was aware of the effort. She acknowledged that he may not have fully understood what a GoFundMe was when she first proposed the idea.
Housing Situation and Legal Disputes
Hines provided additional insight into Rourke’s living situation, stating that a year-and-a-half ago, the residence he had been staying in was purchased by Eric Goldie. According to Hines, Goldie raised the rent from $5,200 to $7,000. Goldie then sued Rourke for unpaid rent, but Hines claimed the property was "uninhabitable," citing issues such as "black mold" and "no running water."
In response to Rourke’s public rejection of the GoFundMe, Hines told fans that donors would be reimbursed if they did not want their contributions to go to Rourke. She expressed frustration, saying, "He’s calling me for money. He’s calling friends for money. A GoFund is set up for him, and now he’s rejecting it? ‘OK, Mick, no problem.’ But nobody here has done anything wrong."
Resolution and Public Statement
On January 9, Rourke and World Boxing News shared a joint Instagram post announcing that the situation had been a "$96,000 Misunderstanding." They stated that donations for the housing fundraiser had been officially paused. In his own comment on the post, Rourke wrote, "Don’t give any money its all fake bull sh*t."
This incident highlights the complex relationship between Rourke and his manager, as well as the challenges faced by celebrities dealing with financial and legal issues. While the details remain unclear, the events surrounding the GoFundMe and Rourke’s decision to surrender his shotgun continue to draw attention from fans and media alike.