Hopper fighting wife all the way to the grave

[Don]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/default.stm

Actor Dennis Hopper is terminally ill and is unable to undergo chemotherapy to treat prostate cancer, his lawyer has said in court papers.

Joseph Mannis said his client was therefore unable to be questioned by lawyers of his wife of 14 years as part of divorce proceedings.

In previous court documents, Hopper had said he hoped chemotherapy would be successful and that he could recover.

The film star, 73, filed for divorce from Victoria Hopper in January.

In the papers, which state that Hopper weighs about 99lb (45kg), he is described by his doctor, David Agus, as extremely weak and unable to have long conversations.

Being questioned by his wife's lawyers "could actually threaten his ability to survive the current health crisis", Dr Agus adds.

But he has approved an appearance by Hopper to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday because it would be good for his state of mind.

Last month, a judge ruled that Mrs Hopper must stay at least 10ft (3m) away from her husband after the actor said he wanted to eliminate unnecessary stress.

In previous papers filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, Hopper - who has been married five times - claimed his wife had engaged in "outrageous conduct" over the past year.

He alleges she has been difficult over visitation rights for their six-year-old daughter Galen.

Mrs Hopper, 42, meanwhile, said the actor threatened her, smoked marijuana around their daughter and that his illness had left him unable to make sound decisions.

She has also claimed that he filed for divorce so that he could cut her out of her inheritance.

The actor, best known for films including Easy Rider, Apocalypse Now and Blue Velvet, has denied all the claims.

[parfait]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/default.stm

Actor Dennis Hopper is terminally ill and is unable to undergo chemotherapy to treat prostate cancer, his lawyer has said in court papers.

Joseph Mannis said his client was therefore unable to be questioned by lawyers of his wife of 14 years as part of divorce proceedings.

In previous court documents, Hopper had said he hoped chemotherapy would be successful and that he could recover.

The film star, 73, filed for divorce from Victoria Hopper in January.

In the papers, which state that Hopper weighs about 99lb (45kg), he is described by his doctor, David Agus, as extremely weak and unable to have long conversations.

Being questioned by his wife's lawyers "could actually threaten his ability to survive the current health crisis", Dr Agus adds.

But he has approved an appearance by Hopper to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday because it would be good for his state of mind.

Last month, a judge ruled that Mrs Hopper must stay at least 10ft (3m) away from her husband after the actor said he wanted to eliminate unnecessary stress.

In previous papers filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, Hopper - who has been married five times - claimed his wife had engaged in "outrageous conduct" over the past year.

He alleges she has been difficult over visitation rights for their six-year-old daughter Galen.

Mrs Hopper, 42, meanwhile, said the actor threatened her, smoked marijuana around their daughter and that his illness had left him unable to make sound decisions.

She has also claimed that he filed for divorce so that he could cut her out of her inheritance.

The actor, best known for films including Easy Rider, Apocalypse Now and Blue Velvet, has denied all the claims.

This stuff makes me sick. The guy's on his death bed, and the only thing his wife got on her mind is money.

It's just money. There's a lot of stuff that's more important than that.

[Behshad]

Thats sad and sick , like parfait said.
What's really sad and disturbing about this whole thing , is a poor 6 year old daughter in middle of this, close to losing her 73 year old father.

[Michigan Girl]

Poor Dennis ...what a talent, love his work!! These stars should
really work all this stuff out before they marry ...over and
over again!!! I hope the kids end up w/everything!!

btw~ The marijuana smoking was probably for medicinal
purposes ...Dennis doesn't seem like a pothead!!

[steveo777]

I remember that movie, Lured Innocence. I was giving kudos to the old man for getting it on in the barn with that young hottie. He made good use of his prostate while it worked, it looks like.

[Ehwmatt]

Thats sad and sick , like parfait said.
What's really sad and disturbing about this whole thing , is a poor 6 year old daughter in middle of this, close to losing her 73 year old father.

Yes, as if his pending mortality MAY not have been in the back of his mind when he sired a child at age 66 or 67

[Michigan Girl]

Thats sad and sick , like parfait said.
What's really sad and disturbing about this whole thing , is a poor 6 year old daughter in middle of this, close to losing her 73 year old father.

Yes, as if his pending mortality MAY not have been in the back of his mind when he sired a child at age 66 or 67

[steveo777]

Thats sad and sick , like parfait said.
What's really sad and disturbing about this whole thing , is a poor 6 year old daughter in middle of this, close to losing her 73 year old father.

Yes, as if his pending mortality MAY not have been in the back of his mind when he sired a child at age 66 or 67

I have a friend I am pissed at for getting lured in by some pussy and starting a family at 52 years old.

This fucker is not going to live to see these kids graduate, unless he makes some big life changes.

[Ehwmatt]

Thats sad and sick , like parfait said.
What's really sad and disturbing about this whole thing , is a poor 6 year old daughter in middle of this, close to losing her 73 year old father.

Yes, as if his pending mortality MAY not have been in the back of his mind when he sired a child at age 66 or 67

I have a friend I am pissed at for getting lured in by some pussy and starting a family at 52 years old.

This fucker is not going to live to see these kids graduate, unless he makes some big life changes.

I had a buddy in HS whose dad was 83 when he graduated from HS... he had brothers that were older than my parents . His dad was also in great shape, but still...

[Lula]

wow, bummer. i had no idea dennis hopper was this ill. i had dinner at his house back in 96 or 97. very cool guy. he introduced me to viggo mortensen and his art. we did a gallery show and i eventually worked for viggo until i started teaching. sorry to hear the end is near

[Don]

wow, bummer. i had no idea dennis hopper was this ill. i had dinner at his house back in 96 or 97. very cool guy. he introduced me to viggo mortensen and his art. we did a gallery show and i eventually worked for viggo until i started teaching. sorry to hear the end is near

Aragorn?

[Lula]

yeah, the king dude