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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Glory Moralidad

Was the Mickey Rourke's GoFundMe a Hoax? Actor Says He Wouldn't Ask Fans For Money: 'That's Not My Style'

Mickey Rourke publicly denied taking any part or any knowledge in the $100,000 GoFundMe campaign launched by Liya-Joelle Jones. (Credit: Wikimedia Commons)

Actor Mickey Rourke, 73, has publicly disassociated himself with a $100,000 GoFundMe campaign launched to cover his eviction in a legal dispute over unpaid rent, noting that he 'does not want charity,' called it 'embarrassing,' and would prefer to take care of his business on his own.

The donation drive quickly went viral and has amassed nearly 97% of its goal in 48 hours with over 2,600 people donating to Rourke's 'trouble.'

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