Actor Dennis Hopper Dies at 74
Legendary Hollywood actor and director, Dennis Hopper, died on May 29th at the age of 74 from complications of prostate cancer. Hopper is best known for his directing and starring in the 1969 cult classic, "Easy Rider".
Hopper had quite a varied career that spanned over 50 years. He had the opportunity of appearing alongside his mentor, James Dean, in "Rebel Without a Cause" and 'Giant". He was well-known for playing a maniac in the films "Blue Velvet", "Apocalypse Now" and "Speed". He also received two Oscar nominations for "Easy Rider" and his role in "Hoosiers".
The celebrity worked almost all the way to the end. He worked on his cable TV series, "Crash" as well as a book that showcased his photography.
You can catch Dennis Hopper's works and career on DISH Network and get a rush of adrenaline on DISH HD with the action-packed movie, "Speed".
