Mickey Rourke Addresses Unauthorized GoFundMe, Vows to Return Donations
Actor Mickey Rourke, 73, recently addressed his nearly half a million Instagram followers with a visibly upset message regarding a recently created fundraising campaign in his name. He expressed confusion and frustration over the GoFundMe account, vehemently denying any prior knowledge or authorization of its creation.
Rourke,seated with his rescue dog Lucky,appeared in a fuchsia V-neck T-shirt and straw cowboy hat as he delivered the impromptu video statement. “Somebody set up some kind of foundation or fund for me to donate money,” he explained, clearly distressed.”and that’s not me.”
he emphasized his strong aversion to asking for financial assistance from fans. “If I needed money I wouldn’t ask for no charity,” Rourke stated, adding with characteristic bluntness, “I’d rather stick a gun up my ass and pull the trigger.” He admitted he was unfamiliar with the concept of GoFundMe, stating he “wouldn’t know what a GoFundMe is in a million years.”
The situation is intricate by initial reports suggesting the fundraiser was established with Rourke’s consent. Individuals close to the actor, including his former manager and her assistant, initially claimed they had his permission to launch the campaign.Though, Rourke now firmly denies these claims, describing the act of soliciting funds as “humiliating.”
Rourke has been candid about past financial struggles throughout his career.Estimates place his peak net worth around $5 million, but acknowledge a history of poor financial management. “I did a terrible job managing my career,” he conceded. “I wasn’t very diplomatic.”
However, he insists he’s a changed man. “I had to go to 20 years of therapy to get over that,” Rourke explained. “But I’m not that person anymore… I’m not that wild man I was 20 years ago.”
Here’s what Rourke plans to do:
* Contact his lawyer: He intends to reach out to his longtime legal counsel, Bill Sobel, to address the situation.
* Refund all donations: Rourke is committed to returning every penny donated to the unauthorized GoFundMe. “I would never ask strangers or fans for a nickel,” he asserted.
* Identify the responsible party: He suspects someone close to him might potentially be behind the campaign, expressing hope he is mistaken. “there’s only one person I can think of that would do such a thing,” he said.
rourke reiterated his discomfort with the situation, stating, “It’s humiliating and fucking embarrassing.” He ended his message with a note of optimism, saying, “All things will pass.”
This incident highlights the importance of verifying information and obtaining direct consent before launching fundraising efforts on behalf of others. It also underscores Rourke’s strong sense of personal pride and his desire to maintain independence, even in the face of past financial difficulties.You can trust that Rourke is taking swift action to rectify this situation and protect his supporters.
