Dennis Hopper Dead at 74: Easy Rider Actor Had Cancer

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Updated Apr. 25, 2017 10:02AM EDT / Published May 29, 2010 9:36AM EDT

After a long battle with prostate cancer, Dennis Hopper died Saturday at the age of 74 at his home in Venice, California. The Oscar-nominated actor was best known for acting and directing in the 1969 cult classic Easy Rider. His career spanned over half a century, including such hits as Rebel Without a Cause, Giant, Apocalypse Now, and Speed. He most recently made headlines for his messy divorce from Victoria Duffy in January.

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Dennis Hopper Dead at 74: Easy Rider Actor Had Cancer