Obituary of Dennis Hopper

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Dennis Hopper

Dennis Hopper (born May 17th, 1936 in Dodge City, Kansas) was an Film Actor who was best known for movies of all sorts. Dennis died on May 29th, 2010 and his death was possibly because of complications from prostate cancer. He was 74 years old when the cancer killed him.

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Dennis Hopper Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Hopper, Dennis
    • Common Name: Dennis Hopper
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Dodge City, Kansas, United States
    • Birth Date: May 17, 1936
    • Age: 74 (at death)
    • Occupation: Film Actor
    • Active Years: 1954-2010
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Pop-Tarts
    • Favorite Color: Orange
    • Favorite Scent: Yves Saint Laurent
    • Favorite Actor: Dustin Hoffman

    Dennis's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Dennis Lee Hopper
    • Father: Jay Millard Hopper
    • Mother: Marjorie Mae (née Davis)
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Son(s):
      • Marin Hopper (born 1962)
      • Henry Lee Hopper (born 1990)
      • Galen Grier Hopper (born 2003)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Ruthanna Hopper (born 1974)

Death Notice:

  • Date: May 29 2010 at age 74
  • Place: Venice, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Prostate cancer
  • Interment: buried at the Jesus Nazareno Cemetery in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico

Category Tags:

Film ActorAmerican Born on May 17th Born in 1936 Born in Kansas Died in 2010 Died at age 74 Died from Prostate cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"Dennis Hopper's vibrant and eclectic life will always be remembered through his iconic roles and artistic expressions, making an impact on the entertainment industry that will never be forgotten. (V)"

"Dennis Hopper had a prolific professional life as an actor, director, and artist, earning critical acclaim and numerous accolades, until his untimely passing due to complications from prostate cancer. (V)"

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