Dennis Hopper, the legendary actor who worked with screen heavyweights - Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, and James Dean in George Steven's sprawling Western saga - "Giant" - appeared frail and under-the-weather in Hollywood earlier today when he was honored with a star on the celebrated Walk of Fame.
Life is complicated at the moment for the seasoned pro, who has been a mainstay on the Hollywood film scene, for over 50 golden years.
Mr. Hopper is currently being treated for prostate cancer and is said to be terminally ill.
I reported on the nasty turn in the actor's health when he was first rushed to emergency a few months ago.
Post: 11/01/09
http://ijulian.blogspot.com/2009/11/dennis-hoppernews-update-actor-has-been.html
Since that time, Mr. Hopper has been receiving care at a medical facility specializing in the treatment of prostate cancer.
In the interim, his estranged wife stepped up divorce proceedings, which has placed additional mental and emotional strain on the actor ( no doubt).
Although doctors nixed efforts on the part of his former spouse to haul the ailing actor into a deposition hearing - in respect to matters pertaining to the divorce battle that has been raging on in the local courts non-stop - the physican was inclined to give a nod to the outing on Hollywood Boulevard with the ultimate aim of boosting Hopper's overall morale.
Hopper arrived just before 11:30 a.m. and was spied smiling and shaking hands with guests of note before taking his seat in front of the Egyptian Theatre.
Last year, I met Mr. Hopper on the red carpet at the CineVegas Film Festival in Las Vegas, and he was gracious enough to grant me an interview.
Post: 06/13/08
http://ijulian.blogspot.com/2008/06/cinevegas-film-festivalrainn-wilson.html
After that auspicious premiere event, I often mixed and mingled with Mr. Hopper at various film festival events during the course of its run.
Post: 06/14/08
http://ijulian.blogspot.com/2008/06/cinevegas-film-festivalbritney-spears.html
A gentleman and a scholar.
Not many of us left!
Get well soon, Mr. Hopper!
Dennis runs wild in Easy Rider!
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