Dennis Hopper Too Sick for Chemotherapy, Court

By PopEater Staff Posted Mar 25th 2010 06:03AM

Shocking new court documents report that actor Dennis Hopper is too frail to undergo chemotherapy for prostate cancer and that the ongoing -- and increasingly nasty -- divorce battle with his wife Victoria has drained his savings.

His attorney, Joseph Mannis, states in the filing -- obtained by TMZ -- that because Hopper is so terminally ill, he is unable to defend himself in divorce proceedings. "It is doubtful that Mr. Hopper will ever recover sufficiently to be subject to a deposition," one of the actor's doctors declared.

The document reportedly lists Hopper, 73, as weighing a little more than 100 pounds. In previous court filings, Hopper had expressed hope that chemo would improve his condition enough to work again.

The main contention with his wife of over 14 years is over the amount of spousal support he believes he can afford. In the legal documents, Hopper states he is capable of paying her $5,000 a month, but no more. Because he is unable to work, the actor's finances are stagnant and his accountant states his liquid assets total about $300,000.

"Hopper has basically lived on income derived from new acting services," his CPA reportedly wrote.

Victoria does not believe Hopper is in financial peril, however, claiming he has earned millions in recent years by selling his artwork. He claims that in the last 9 years he has only profited $45,000 from the sales.

Hopper filed for divorce in January. The divorce has also been tripped up by Hopper's requests for visits with the couple's 6-year-old daughter.

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Thursday 25 March

By hughjassoliii

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Poor Dennis. Getting old sucks. I'm gonna go watch Easy Rider...

By stev

i wonder if he has any gold teeth she can pull out of his head.

By AprilBettiePage

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Cancer isnt discriminatory it claims all types of ppl!but if he needs a caregiver I would be happy to!

By griffithfive

What an evil witch of a woman she is.....the man is DYING, shortly you could have it all, whatever "all" is. But to put him through all this and keep his daughter from him at a time like this makes me wish you a miserable rest of your life!

By Heather

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Ultimately, it was Dennis that filed for the divorce. I'm sure they both have their drawbacks as a spouse, but somehow, I imagine he's the worst of the two. And I don't believe or care that he has 'no money' left. Boo hoo, SIR Hopper. Where's all that money from your career? Sink it all into that dream of being a painter? Sell some paintings. They will sell, and they don't even have to be good.

By Larry Sirhall

Well put. Hats off to you.

By fuzzyfuzzy52

100% Agreed with Griffith. Fuzzy.

By Billy bob

The well dressed man from Blue Velvet, hahhahahahah

By Rick

Dennis is one cool Dude and I hope and doubt he's broke. Let his wife of only 14 yrs go get a job and let this amazine actor enjoy his remaining years. "So if what I say is true...you're great great great grandfather...is an eggplant" Man I love this guy!

By Songwriter88

Aww wow this is so sad, she is really not remorseful at all. Like he is trying to fight this cancer and she refuses to back down with the demands of the money that she wants. This is very sad. I feel for him.

By Kate

Dennis is a way kool guy. All the best to him.

By mzharleywood

Dennis, grab Captain America and we'll all go Easy Rider-ing...
It's too bad your body gave out before your spirit...
Ride Safe..

By mjsera

smoke a joint it helps

By JAMES COLELLA

I love you baby forever....Untill you get sick then bye bye and don't forget the money you have I will need it to find another sucker, get a job you bbbiiccchhh

By ggfsu

Okay, maybe I am wrong here, but I believe it was Hopper who filed for divorce, not her.

By aprilbettiepage

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Maybe he had good reasons to file!!!

By Terri

i was a dennis hopper fan,loved his acting. God bless you dennis and my prayers are with you.

By Donna

What do you mean "was a fan"? He's still here. I'm hoping he can still beat this.

By Michael

Mr. Hopper, Thank you for your love of acting, and your films, thank you for loving Art, you are a noted collector, and painter.
I applaud you for being true to your creative Muses.

By zoduas

Dennis Hopper rocks. I love his acting. Crash can't survive without him.

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