Dennis Hopper dead at 74

Damn. Always enjoyed his work. Rest in peace, Mr. Hopper.

LOS ANGELES — Hollywood actor Dennis Hopper, best known for directing and starring in the 1969 cult classic "Easy Rider," died on Saturday at his home in Venice, California, from complications of prostate cancer, a friend told Reuters. Hopper was 74.

The hard-living screen icon died at 8:15 a.m. PT, surrounded by family and friends, said the friend, Alex Hitz.

The two-time Oscar nominee, who appeared in more than 100 films, last March got a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame, saying he came to Hollywood from his native Kansas at 18, "so that was my college."

"Everything I’ve learned, I’ve learned from Hollywood," he said. "This has been my home and my schooling."

In a wildly varied career spanning more than 50 years, Hopper appeared alongside his mentor James Dean in "Rebel Without a Cause" and "Giant" in the 1950s and played maniacs in such films as "Apocalypse Now," "Blue Velvet" and "Speed."

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A week later, when I spent the night at a friend's house, her mother dropped us off at the theater & told the attendants it was ok for us to watch the movie. Admittedly, I didn't understand what half of it was about, but it was a thrill anyway.

IMO, his best role was Mr. Worley in "True Romance." The scene between Hopper & Christopher Walken was worthy of an Academy Award. The best!!

RIP, Mr. Hopper.

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May he RIP

I loved his work.

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RIP

Thanks for the link!

You were one of the really great ones.


mark

As Wyatt said, you did your own thing in your own time.

PABST BLUE RIBBON!

Rest in Peace, sir.