Dennis Hopper has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The ‘Easy Rider’ actor has now canceled all his travel plans as he focuses on getting treatment through a “special program” at the University of Southern California.

His manager Sam Maydew added: “We’re hoping for the best.”

The 73-year-old star had to cancel an appearance at Melbourne’s Australian Centre for the Moving Image, where a collection of his artwork and photography – ‘Dennis Hopper and the New Hollywood’ – is being shown.

Last month, Dennis was released from a New York hospital after being treated for dehydration.

It was initially reported the 73-year-old star was suffering from flu-like symptoms, but further details of his illness were not been released.

I am so sorry to hear this. Hopefully the treatments will be successful.

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