Russell Brand's father facing bankruptcy
Ron is said to have built up over 13,000 pounds in unpaid rent bills, but is refusing financial help from his famous son, reported Mirror online.
The 67-year-old will attend a court hearing today, where a judge will decide whether or not to declare him bankrupt.
While the father and son have often had a strained relationship, they are currently said to be on good terms.
"Ron would never want to burden Russell with his problems and would never dream of asking for money. It's a really stressful situation but Ron is determined to work through his problems.
"Ron's made a couple of bad investments and has struggled financially as a result. It's obviously upsetting but he's confident he can turn things around," a source said.
Ron's debt is in relation to a Camden apartment, alongwith legal fees. He currently lives in a flat in Surrey.
Russell had said in March last year that he was trying to rebuild his relationship with his estranged father.