Actor Hopper battles prostate cancer

Hollywood star Dennis Hopper has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his manager said today.

Sam Maydew said the 73-year-old 'Apocalypse Now' actor was being treated through a “special programme” at the University of Southern California.

Asked about Hopper’s prognosis, Mr Maydew said: “We’re hoping for the best.”

Hopper was forced to cancel his appearance at an exhibition at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image in Melbourne called Dennis Hopper And The New Hollywood, a collection of artwork and photography by the actor.

Hopper recently finished shooting the second season of TV’s 'Crash' and has several film projects in the works.