Dennis Hopper Dies at Age 74
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Surrounded by family and friends, Dennis Hopper died from complications of metastatic prostate cancer on Saturday morning at his Venice, Calif. home, his manager confirms to UsMagazine.com. The edgy, Oscar-nominated actor and sometime writer-director -- known for his roles in Easy Rider, Apocalypse Now, Speed and over 100 other films -- was 74.
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Hopper became ill in fall of 2009, but continued to work (on the TV series Crash and a photography book) until the end. Although he appeared frail and gaunt, the icon showed up in March to receive his star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame.
"Everything I've learned, I've learned from Hollywood," he said at the ceremony. The Kansas native arrived in Hollywood at age 18. "This has been my home and my schooling."
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Hopper's final days were marred by a caustic divorce battle with his fifth wife, Victoria Duffy. One of his ex-wives included Michelle Phillips of the Mamas and the Papas, to whom he was married for a mere eight days.
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The screen legend is survived by four children: daughters Marin, Ruthana and Galen, and son Henry.
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25What a great actor. He will be missed. If I'm not mistaken, didn't he play Elizabeth Taylor and Rock Hudson's son in Giant? RIP.
Sad to hear of the passing of such an icon, he was a brilliant and talented actor who will be sorely missed, Rest In Peace Dennis and thank you for the memories xx
Why are those freaks Spencer and Heidi headline news when one of the greatest actors ever, Dennis Hopper has passed away. This should be first news. US you have your priorities mixed up as usual...these two D-bags are a waste of space...
One of the greatest American actors ever! A nonconformist rebel that did it his way and never compromised. "Easy Rider" is one of my favorite films. The music, the message..it was all there. This man was certainly a hero to all people that believed in freedom and living your life the way you wished. RIP Dennis. You will never be forgotten, brother.
I saw two old Movie Clips of The Late Dennis Hopper, and they were good!
Rest in Peace Dennis Hopper.
If you don't know who Dennis Hopper is then you are an idiot and also a bigger idiot for not knowing a star and posting something rude. RIP Dennis Hopper
a string of beloved stars die every year especially of his ilk in the last few weeks we've had Lynn Redgrave & Him Rip Mr Hopper I loved you in Easy Rider & The Last Picture Show
Another one bites the dust....farewell n goodbye...
*scratches head* Ummmm WHO???
I am so sorry to hear this, and my thoughts are with his family & friends during this sad time, but I'm just glad he's not suffering anymore!
Dennis is gettin' his motor runnin' in heaven! RIP Dennis.
I agree, its sad that the "top story" is about those two dumb a sses that contribute NOTHING to Hollywood, other than amazement that people like them actually exist. Sadly, news of his passing is a more recent development than the story on Speidi which has been up all day! They must be paying Us big money for that crap.
All I have to say is RIP. He was a screen legend - it's nice to see that PEOPLE Magazine actually gave a decent article on this icon. Instead, US Magazine is more worried about losers like Heidi & Spencer Pratt! That makes me sick. I keep being reminded why I cancelled my subscription to this magazine but keep my one to People magazine. US Magazine is getting to be no better than Star or The Enquirer!
My thoughts and prayers go out to Dennis's family. He was a great actor and he will be missed. Rest in Peace Dennis
Bye Dennis, you will be truly missed. It speaks volumes about this magazine that two boneheads we won't remember next year is the lead story instead of the passing of Dennis Hopper.
R.I.P. EASY RIDER - GOCO FROM POLAND
Dennis Hopper is the man!!!!! Easy Rider Forever!!!!
Loved this man. He was an artist above all else. A unique soul who has somewhere else to be.
RIP Dennis Hopper