Dennis Hopper Has Prostate Cancer
By Krystal Clark
Legendary actor Dennis Hopper has been having a terrible few weeks. We previously reported on the actor when he was rushed to the hospital earlier this month suffering from what his publicist described as “flu-like” symptoms, and now more disturbing news has been released. According to the Huffington Post, Hopper has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
The 73 year old has been formally diagnosed with the terminal disease, and is seeking treatment within a “special program” at the University of Southern California. Hopper is not only an actor but he’s also an artist, and due to his current situation he’s been forced to cancel his upcoming art exhibition at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image in Melbourne. The presentation is entitled “Dennis Hopper and the New Hollywood,” and celebrates “the work and life of an extraordinary filmmaker, artist and key figure in the evolution of Americas cultural scene from the 1950s to today.”
When asked about the actor’s prognosis, Sam Maydew from the University of Southern California stated, “We’re hoping for the best.” After hearing this news, we can only hope that the actor fights with everything he has to beat this ugly disease. Hopper is a two-time Oscar nominee who’s been in the entertainment industry for well over 50 years. He’s influenced many actors who came onto the scene after the counter culture revolution of the sixties, and ushered in an edgier form of filmmaking with his classic, Easy Rider.
Lets all keep Dennis in our prayers, because he truly is a one of a kind talent who deserves to overcome this obstacle.
What’s you favorite Dennis Hopper film? Are you a fan of his work?
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 8:22AM
one more thing although I was in the cast as boy jason in film jason and the argonauts I had to work with 200 soldiers now dennis hopper because he was the main star was unlike most big actors he has the biggest hart after filming a long day he took tme to give those guys who were extras autographs handshakes he even put drinks for them at the local pub near studios wow I was 6 years old and getting well looked after as I was boy jason but I still remember those men who were extras on set saying wow what astar dennis hopper was treating them like the gentleman he is a top man I know when people in england read about his illness here in the papers its the same response what a top bloke a real star I want people to know he is not like most actors they broke the model when they made dennis hopper he is what every actor tries to be the real thing come on people we have to think positive now to win this fight dennis we are all with you
Saturday, April 3, 2010 3:07PM
well done mickey churchill for saying the truth about dennis hopper not only a great actor but a gentleman the industry will be lukewarm without the power hopper brings lucy pinewood studios assistant uk
Saturday, May 29, 2010 11:38AM
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Thursday, June 17, 2010 11:54AM
dennis hopper Godbless you the world changed the day you came onto our screens not only starring in easy rider but also directing it as well you were the first actor to do this as long as I’m alive ill never let them forget how great you are your loyal mate mickey churchill keeping it real just like you taught me your energy still lives on