Reports are coming in (via
Reuters, among other sources) that actor
Dennis Hopper died this morning of complications from prostate cancer at the age of 74. Hopper passed away at his home in Venice, California.
Hopper co-wrote, directed, and starred in the acclaimed film
Easy Rider back in 1969, and achieved fame for his memorable roles in films such as
Blue Velvet and
Apocalypse Now. More recently, viewers may remember him as the bad guy ...