Everybody gets old. It’s part and parcel of life. But not everyone ages gracefully. There are many celebrities who have not aged well. For some, years of substance abuse have ruined their movie-star good looks. Others have lost their battle with weight and overindulged. This is especially true of rock stars and sportspeople that have retired. Then there are those who have gone under the knife numerous times. While you might think that would help, many stars who undergo cosmetic surgery procedures often look worse than they did before. 

There is a long list of celebrities who have not aged well. Many of these people were once super attractive but are now washed up. These celebs could be a warning of what not to do as you get older. So read on and discover some of the biggest celebrities who have struggled with growing old respectfully. 

1. Mickey Rourke

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Bursting onto the scene in the 80s, Mickey Rourke was pure sex. A heartthrob with masculine appeal, Rourke was touted as the next big thing. Star turns in erotic drama 9½ Weeks, Charles Bukowski biopic Barfly, and cult classic Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man had everyone clamoring for a piece of the actor. But in 1991 Rourke threw it all away to chase a career in boxing.

Although mildly successful (he didn’t lose a match), Rourke was seen as too old to be a big draw. He eventually quit and returned to acting. Unfortunately, he looked nothing like he previously had. A number of facial reconstructive surgeries meant Rourke’s good looks were gone. Despite this he managed a career resurgence in the early 00s, culminating with his stirring performance in The Wrestler. He received an Academy Award nomination for the film, losing out to Sean Penn. Since then Rourke has continued to work steadily, although most of his recent output is direct to DVD fare that isn’t worth your time.