Dennis Hopper Accepts Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Hollywood icon Dennis Hopper to receive his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which is the 2,403rd star on the famous row.
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March 29, 2010
Hollywood icon Dennis Hopper, best known for his iconic roles in films such as Easy Rider and Blue Velvet has survived several months of prostate cancer to receive his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which is the 2,403rd star on the famous row.
Hopper was greeted by other veterans of the silver screen with whom he has forged close ties, including Jack Nicholson, Viggo Mortensen, David Lynch and Michael Madsen.
At the ceremony, Hopper eloquently expressed his gratitude, saying, "Everything I learned in life I learned from you and the wonderful world that I traveled and saw…This [Hollywood] has been my home and my school. And I love all of you. I just want to thank you."
Hopper's struggle with the disease has come as a surprise to many fans of the robust actor who spent most of his live brimming with vitality. However, the disease is the second leading cause of death in American men. Approximately 192,280 new cases were diagnosed in 2009.
However, experts suggest physical exercise and a heart-healthy diet can help reduce an individual's chances of developing the disease.
Those who have an elevated risk of prostate cancer, such as African Americans and those with a family history, should have a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test on a regular basis.
Survivors may turn to the Prostate Cancer Foundation website to access valuable resources and information, as well as contribute to research efforts dedicated to finding a cure for the disease.
Hollywood icon Dennis Hopper, best known for his iconic roles in films such as Easy Rider and Blue Velvet has survived several months of prostate cancer to receive his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which is the 2,403rd star on the famous row.
Hopper was greeted by other veterans of the silver screen with whom he has forged close ties, including Jack Nicholson, Viggo Mortensen, David Lynch and Michael Madsen.
At the ceremony, Hopper eloquently expressed his gratitude, saying, "Everything I learned in life I learned from you and the wonderful world that I traveled and saw…This [Hollywood] has been my home and my school. And I love all of you. I just want to thank you."
Hopper's struggle with the disease has come as a surprise to many fans of the robust actor who spent most of his live brimming with vitality. However, the disease is the second leading cause of death in American men. Approximately 192,280 new cases were diagnosed in 2009.
However, experts suggest physical exercise and a heart-healthy diet can help reduce an individual's chances of developing the disease.
Those who have an elevated risk of prostate cancer, such as African Americans and those with a family history, should have a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test on a regular basis.
Survivors may turn to the Prostate Cancer Foundation website to access valuable resources and information, as well as contribute to research efforts dedicated to finding a cure for the disease.
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