Dennis Hopper, the Hollywood Actor and Easy Rider star, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his manager has said.


By Andrew Hough
Published: 3:52AM GMT 30 Oct 2009

Hopper has been forced to cancel his appearance at an exhibition at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image in Melbourne Photo: CHRISTOPHER PLEDGER


The 73 year-old is being treated at a “special programme” at the University of South California, Sam Maydew confirmed.
While it remains how unclear how serious his condition is, Hopper said in a statement issued from his Los Angeles home that he was fully focused on his treatment.


The Hollywood actor, who has been married five times and has four children, has cancelled all travel plans so he could focus on treatment, Mr Maydew said.
"We're hoping for the best," his manager told the entertainment website E! Online.
He declined to comment further.
Hopper was due to visit Australia next month for the opening of a Melbourne exhibition, Dennis Hopper and the New Hollywood.
He said he was “very disappointed” at not being able to travel to Australia for the exhibition, a collection of his artwork and photography, at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image in Melbourne.
Hollywood actor Dennis Hopper battling prostate cancer - Telegraph