Gracelander Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Acting legend Dennis Hopper is losing his battle with prostate cancer after the deadly disease spread to his bones, according to a British report. The "Easy Rider" veteran revealed his struggle with the illness in October 2009, after he was admitted to hospital suffering from "severe flu-like symptoms." He immediately underwent treatment at the University of Southern California, but doctors admit hopes for the 73 year old are fading after the cancer spread, according to Britain's News of the World newspaper. According to the publication, medics have informed Hopper - who has battled the disease since 2002 - that his cancer is incurable and that he may be facing his final days. Dennis Hopper made his acting debut in 1955 when he portrayed a young epileptic in TV series called "Medic". Some other movies that the 74-year-old actor has played included "Legacy", "Land of the Dead", "Sleepwalking" and "An American Carol". http://www.aceshowbiz.com/xnews/view/w0000249.html :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 That's sad. Gotta love Dennis Hopper. I'll always remember those hilarious Nike commercials he did. I think those are probably my first/best memories of him. And definitely in Speed and in Apocalyspe Now. Baaaaad things... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 That's too bad to hear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojo Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 He packed in a lot of living during his time here. Sad news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Brown #43 Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Dennis and I share the same birthday. Sorry to hear this news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticksboi05 Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Cancer has plauged Hollywood recently. Speed, that's all I'll say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMike21 Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Too bad to hear that. One of my favorite movie scenes of all time: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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