Dennis Hopper Cancels Trip to Melbourne, Australia
Hollywood Acting Legend is Battling Prostate Cancer
Hopper has stated he is disappointed his trip has had to be canceled, but that he needs to focus on his treatment and recovery.
ACMI director Tony Sweeney announced that the show will go on and that all concerned have sent their best wishes to Dennis Hopper for a very speedy recovery.
During his scheduled Australian visit, Hopper was to participate in a Q&A evening with Australian film critic David Stratton. This event has been canceled and refunds will be offered to ticket holders.
The exhibition which opens on 12 November 2009 and runs through to 25 April 2010, will showcase Hopper's body of work, his collaborations and personal art collection. It will also provide an insight into a formative era of Hollywood.
Dennis Hopper's impressive career
Born May 17, 1936 in Dodge City, Kansas, Hopper started acting during his teen years, and made his professional debut on the TV series Medic. His debut movie in 1953 was the Nicholas Ray cult-favorite Western Johnny Guitar,. Two years later reunited with the director in the classic Rebel Without a Cause, appearing as a young tough opposite James Dean. Hopper and Dean became close friends during filming, and worked together in Giant (1956).
His acting career continued throughout the 1960's and 1970's with notable performances in The Sons of Katie Elder, Cool Hand Luke, Hang 'em High, True Grit and his most famous film Easy Rider.
During the 1980's and through to 2002, Hopper continued to appear in films and television series.
Sources:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091030/ap_on_en_mo/us_people_dennis_hopper
Published by Susan Jane
I am an Australian professional writer with with 28 years of commercial experience. In 2003, I became full-time carer for my mother (now 91) who has a form of dementia. I was recently appointed as a Featured... View profile
-
Dennis Hopper Rushed to the Hospital
Dennis Hopper was reportedly rushed to the emergency room of a New York hospital Wednesday. Sources of "The Envelope" reported that the 73-year-old actor was taken to a Manhatt...
-
Dennis Hopper Cancer Diagnosis Saddens Hopper Fans
Fans of Dennis Hopper were already scared earlier this month when the actor was taken to the hospital. Now in an even more serious setback, Hopper has been diagnosed with prosta...
- How to Plan a Trip to Antarctica Looking for somewhere that is completely out of the ordinary in the way of holiday locales than Antarctica is the place to top all others.
- The Best Time to Visit Australia Want to go to the land down under for affordable prices and ideal vacation weather? Come in October and see what I mean.
- Top Ten Places to Shop in Melbourne, Australia
- The Best Travel Guide for Melbourne, Australia
- Save Thousands Traveling Throughout Australia
- Prostate Cancer Treatments Improve, More Cases Caught Earlier
- Don Imus Has Prostate Cancer
- Why You Should Visit Melbourne, Australia
- Enjoy a Penguin Parade at Port Phillip Island, Australia
|
|
- Dennis Hopper is battling prostate cancer
- Dennis Hopper cancels trip to Melbourne, Australia
- Dennis Hopper's Melbourne exhibition to proceed
6 Comments
Post a CommentI just heard about his cancer. I will pray for him, too! Thanks for the information!
Very good reporting. I pray that he gets better very soon.
Oh, how sad, I wish for him peace, great reporting.. :o)
Sad to hear he is battling this cancer. I've always found him intriguing.
Hopper is an icon of rebellious times, lovers of liberty, and strong personalities comfortable with who they are. Australia wanted to share that no doubt, and is understandably disappointed in the canceled visit.
I am so sorry to hear about his condition, he is a very talented man both in front of and behind the camera. Great reporting.