Dennis Hopper, battling cancer, to get star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Dennis Hopper, the director, actor and artist who doctors say is battling terminal cancer, is scheduled to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday.

Hopper, who has starred in numerous movies including "Speed," "Blue Velvet," and "Hoosiers," also co-wrote and directed "Easy Rider."

Hopper's star is in front of the Egyptian Theatre. Actor Viggo Mortensen and producer Marc Canton were scheduled to attend the ceremony at 11:30 a.m.

Hopper's battle with cancer has become public because it's coinciding with his divorce proceedings. According to court papers, the actor weighs about 100 pounds, but his doctors said he's healthy enough to attend the ceremony.

Hopper, 73, and his wife, Victoria, have been locked in a bitter feud since the actor, director and artist filed to end the couple's nearly 14-year marriage in January.

-- Shelby Grad

Photo: Dennis Hopper. Credit: Los Angeles Times

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Comments

[Shankman]

Funny how Dennis Hopper, who has been in dozens of classic movies does not have a star but fools like Ryan Seacrest do.

[GUERLOT]

From France to Dennis HOPPER. We love you so much as an ACTOR/DIRECTOR. You are brilliant, a fabulous actor. Please carry on fighting our cancer. You will overcome and be back on the movies sets soon. We are keeping our fingers crossed and praying for you. WE are my husband and I, living near Paris.

[SMB62]

I'm surprised he didn't have a star already. I loved Dennis Hopper in Blue Velvet as Frank Booth. Go watch it now!

[clop]

this just shows how FAKE hollywood is... the man is agonizing so now he's eligible for a star in a some dirty corner of Hollywood...

[tom]

... listening to the backstory of the classic Easy Rider, I got the impression that Hopper gets too much credit for it and Peter Fonda too little.

I detest that sick Blue Velvet but I adore Hoosiers.

What I would like to see, in keeping with this fellow's life, is that when he's pressing his hands into the wet concrete, a bigger hand erupts from below, grabs him by the neck and pulls him under.

And the cement gurgles and burps.

I think Dennis would appreciate that.

[Shawn Ames]

TTTT, I feel bad for this poor guy. Dying AND getting a divorce. That's gotta be a terrible feeling, especially with the way she seems to be treating him!!

[carol]

Dennis, You are in our prayers. You've always been one of our favorite actors. Hang in there, good Buddy.

[peterb]

Dennis,
I have appreciated and been touched by your acting for 40 plus years. My best thoughts and prayers are with you!

[Jeff from Miami Limo]

I was happy to hear Dennis got his star before he dies!