Dennis Hopper passes away - Blu-ray Forum

WyldeMan45 · 01-27-2010, 10:41 PM

UPDATE:

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Dennis Hopper, the director, star and co-writer of "Easy Rider" and an edgy actor in numerous other films, has died at age 74 after a lengthy illness, his production company Easy Rider Productions confirmed.

ABC news

As many of you may have heard recently that Dennis Hopper was diagnosed with inoperable terminal cancer, it was just revealed that he has only one month to live. This is really sad news, I was enjoying his performance on 'Crash' and really looking forward to the next season. I hope for the best for Dennis, and that he doesn't suffer much longer. It's very sad that at a time like this his wife is dragging his name through the mud and claiming such terrible things, more than likely in the name of money.

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The wife of dying Hollywood legend Dennis Hopper claimed he made death threats against her, The Sun reported Wednesday.

Victoria Duffy, 42, also alleged the cancer-stricken star, 73, kept loaded guns within reach of their daughter Galen, six, and smoked cannabis in front of the child.

She said after one argument that the Easy Rider actor told her, "Something bad is going to happen to you" and another time he threatened to "end" her.

The accusations, made in court papers filed by Duffy Tuesday, come after Hopper filed for divorce from his spouse of 13 years on his hospital bed two weeks ago

Duffy claims he was "pressured" into the move by relatives who do not want her to inherit when he dies.

However, sources close to Hopper insist that the star is determined to stop his wife from contesting his will, which leaves her only one-quarter of his estate.

The actor, who is dying from prostate cancer at a Los Angeles-area hospital, is apparently trying to hang on until his divorce from Duffy becomes final.

"I wish Victoria the best, but (I) only want to spend these difficult days surrounded by my children and close friends," he said in a statement last week.

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OrlandoEastwood · 01-27-2010, 10:49 PM

That sucks. Dennis is a legend.

CZAR · 01-27-2010, 10:53 PM

Wow! I didnt know that! I was enjoying Crash also. The 2nd season was much better than the 1st season. I wonder what this will do to the show or if they continue? Anyway I hope he hangs in there. Got Em!!

sewerdog · 01-27-2010, 11:25 PM

did she bring all this up before or after she found out he has cancer . kind of hard for a dead man to defend himself

WyldeMan45 · 01-27-2010, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sewerdog

did she bring all this up before or after she found out he has cancer . kind of hard for a dead man to defend himself

He was diagnosed in October, and as soon as it was revealed he has only weeks to live, she went public with this. Really horrible person in my book. He said he is hanging on to make sure his daughter from another marriage gets everything and his current wife who he filed for divorce from last week gets nothing. It looks like it is a going to be a bitter end for Dennis. Instead of enjoying his last few weeks, she is putting him through this. No class.

Blu Titan · 01-27-2010, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by WyldeMan45

He was diagnosed in October, and as soon as it was revealed he has only weeks to live, she went public with this. Really horrible person in my book. He said he is hanging on to make sure his daughter from another marriage gets everything and his current wife who he filed for divorce from last week gets nothing. It looks like it is a going to be a bitter end for Dennis. Instead of enjoying his last few weeks, she is putting him through this. No class.

Hope that he has a dignified end without too much suffering

. I enjoyed his work.

Jellybeans · 01-28-2010, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by OrlandoEastwood

That sucks. Dennis is a legend.

Couldn't agree more!

Grim Reaper · 01-28-2010, 04:08 AM

he's a great actor. and, this is the first time im reading this.

SpiderBaby · 01-28-2010, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Grim Reaper

he's a great actor. and, this is the first time im reading this.

He was a great DIRECTOR!

Crimson King · 01-28-2010, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

He was a great DIRECTOR!

Yep, he directed "Easy Rider" ,"Colors","Backtrack" (director's cut only) and the underated "Out of the Blue".

JimShaw · 01-28-2010, 04:40 AM

Very sad.

SpiderBaby · 01-28-2010, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by BillyJack

Yep, he directed "Easy Rider" ,"Colors","Backtrack" (director's cut only) and the underated "Out of the Blue".

Awesome you know.

Also he starred in one of the best ozploitation films of the 70's with MAD DOG MORGAN.

WyldeMan45 · 01-28-2010, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

Awesome you know.

Also he starred in one of the best ozploitation films of the 70's with MAD DOG MORGAN.

That movie is on my DVR

I was so excited last week when I saw it was gonna be on finally. I saw this documentary about australian explotion films of the 70's and they talked about how out of his mind drunk Hopper was during the entire filming, lol.

doctorsteve · 01-28-2010, 05:59 AM

Some of his best work appears in a non-acting role in the Criterion Collection's Fishing with John...

WyldeMan45 · 01-28-2010, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by doctorsteve

Some of his best work appears in a non-acting role in the Criterion Collection's Fishing with John...

OH.....MY......F***............

What is this amazing film?

doctorsteve · 01-28-2010, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by WyldeMan45

OH.....MY......F***............

What is this amazing film?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9Abf415EUQ

there ya go... I own it btw... a bizzare little show

WyldeMan45 · 01-28-2010, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by doctorsteve

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0139776/

there ya go... I own it btw... a bizzare little show

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doctorsteve · 01-28-2010, 06:09 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YATi...eature=related

WyldeMan45 · 01-28-2010, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by doctorsteve

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YATi...eature=related

I love YouTube

lacubs · 03-25-2010, 03:09 AM

An attorney for actor Dennis Hopper has indicated in divorce court filings that the actor is dying and unable to receive chemotherapy treatment for prostate cancer.

The Associated Press says attorney Joseph Mannis described Hopper's health in new court documents filed Wednesday, saying the star weighs 100 pounds and is too ill to be deposed related to his divorce case. The AP reports that lawyers for Hopper's estranged wife Victoria are arguing over whether or not to take the actor's deposition.

Mannis also indicates in the papers, according to the AP, that Hopper cannot tolerate stressful situations and long conversations, but he would be able to attend a Friday ceremony unveiling his star at the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Hopper filed for divorce last January from his wife of over 13 years.

http://www.etonline.com/news/2010/03/85307/index.html

01-27-2010, 11:25 PM	#4
sewerdog Member Member since:Dec 2008	dennis did she bring all this up before or after she found out he has cancer . kind of hard for a dead man to defend himself

03-25-2010, 03:09 AM	#20
lacubs Expert Member Member since:Sep 2008	Report: Divorce Lawyer Says Dennis Hopper is Dying An attorney for actor Dennis Hopper has indicated in divorce court filings that the actor is dying and unable to receive chemotherapy treatment for prostate cancer. The Associated Press says attorney Joseph Mannis described Hopper's health in new court documents filed Wednesday, saying the star weighs 100 pounds and is too ill to be deposed related to his divorce case. The AP reports that lawyers for Hopper's estranged wife Victoria are arguing over whether or not to take the actor's deposition. Mannis also indicates in the papers, according to the AP, that Hopper cannot tolerate stressful situations and long conversations, but he would be able to attend a Friday ceremony unveiling his star at the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Hopper filed for divorce last January from his wife of over 13 years. http://www.etonline.com/news/2010/03/85307/index.html

01-27-2010, 10:49 PM	#2
OrlandoEastwood Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:R-Point Blu-ray reviews:86 Trading Score:24	That sucks. Dennis is a legend.

01-27-2010, 10:53 PM	#3
CZAR Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Camp Crystal lake 4K collection:72 Blu-ray collection:312 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:75	Wow! I didnt know that! I was enjoying Crash also. The 2nd season was much better than the 1st season. I wonder what this will do to the show or if they continue? Anyway I hope he hangs in there. Got Em!!

01-28-2010, 04:08 AM	#8
Grim Reaper Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Let Me In! 4K collection:499 Blu-ray collection:2022 DVD collection:25 Trading Score:13	he's a great actor. and, this is the first time im reading this.

01-28-2010, 04:40 AM	#11
JimShaw Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Menifee, CA 4K collection:49 Blu-ray collection:1069 Trading Score:141	Very sad.

01-28-2010, 05:59 AM	#14
doctorsteve Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Tonawanda, NY Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:188 Blu-ray reviews:16	Some of his best work appears in a non-acting role in the Criterion Collection's Fishing with John...

01-28-2010, 06:09 AM	#18
doctorsteve Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Tonawanda, NY Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:188 Blu-ray reviews:16	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YATi...eature=related

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