Cancer-stricken Dennis Hopper Files for Divorce from Fifth Wife
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In the midst of a grave battle with prostate cancer, actor Dennis Hopper filed for divorce from Victoria Duffy -- his fifth wife, whom he married in 1996.
"I wish Victoria the best, but only want to spend these difficult days surrounded by my children and close and friends," Hopper, 73, said in a statement published by BBC News. His rep told Reuters that the actor "wants peace and quiet."
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The Oscar-nominated star cited "irreconcilable differences" in a petition submitted to L.A. courts Thursday. The couple has a six-year old daughter, Galen. (Hopper seeks joint legal and physical custody of the child.)
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The Easy Rider star and father of four was diagnosed with prostate cancer in September and recently began a new round of chemotherapy.
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Hopper's eldest daughter Marin said in a statement, "Dennis is brave and he is fighting a hell of a battle."
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12Amber and Patty are smart thinkers, Mike lol, as a surivor, was looking for information and stumbled in here, wanted to make sure i understood remission because john edwards used it as an excuse. well all has changed for me, i have neither, nor, or, but i can still hear the barking in my head, Dennis, Sir, Best wishes, keep the faith, one foot in front of the other, their doing some amazing things with cancer these days, you have loving children and friends. thats Great !
You know, kind of a d*ck move on his part, but from the looks of that picture she's got "crazy b*tch" written all over her, so kudos to him.
I agree with Amber. Unless you are fighting cancer or are a cancer survivor, you can't possibly know the challenges and life changing issues you deal with under these circumstances. What he wants to do with his last days should be his choice. Those that weigh judgement are not worth his time now. God Bless Dennis through the rest of his journey.
Cancer brings important life lessons, and many of them involve your relationships. Majority of people who are cancer patients (survivors) endure a break-up, either a romantic one, friend one, or family one, because we realize who is truly supporting us on our incredibly painful and traumatic journey, and who is just bringing us down. So dont judge until you have had cancer and know what he is doing through.
b*tches always get money. theyre usually paid well for doing nothing but lying on their backs
Oh she will get plenty of money because she has been married to him for 14 years and they have a child. I'm guessing she is a pain in the butt and he cannot deal with it. I would not want to live my last days with someone that does not respect that I am sick and need peace.
WOW
she must not ever shut up....ever.to want a divorce on your deathbed....wow...you know it'll take years to get that barking out of your head dennis so get well and live long my friend
January 19, 2010 - 12:00pm Sunshine State Says: What a jerk!!!! He just doesn't want his wife to receive any money. **************************************** Get over it, dummy. She'll get some money in the divorce. Maybe he doesn't want to deal with her drama.He said he wanted "peace and quiet". It's his last days. Let him spend them how he wants.
What a jerk!!!! He just doesn't want his wife to receive any money.
that stinks for him- hope he makes it through it all. What are the survival rates for prostate cancer?
Type your comment hereI wish Victoria the best, but only want to spend these difficult days surrounded by my children and close and friends,"...who writes this stuff??? "surrounded by my and children and close AND friends??? really? us weekly wow!