Dennis Hopper was shocked to be getting divorced while battling cancer.

In the last interview before his death, the screen legend - who lost his battle with prostate cancer in May at the age of 74 - admits he didn't need the extra stress of his separation from wife Victoria Duffy in the final months of his life.

Jack Nicholson paid tribute to his "soulmate" Dennis Hopper at his funeral yesterday (02.06.10).

The actor - who starred alongside Dennis in 'Easy Rider' - joined the star's close friends and family as he was laid to rest in Taos, New Mexico, the town where he wrote, filmed and edited the classic film.

Dennis Hopper has died after losing his battle with prostate cancer.

The Hollywood legend passed away aged 74 due to complications caused by the disease at his home in Venice, California, at 8.15am today (29.05.10).

Dennis Hopper's estranged wife insists he is well enough to appear in court.

The veteran actor - who is battling terminal prostate cancer - is in the middle of a bitter divorce battle from Victoria Duffy and though his lawyers have insisted he is too ill for a deposition, her legal representatives insist his recent behavior proves he is capable of attending.

Dennis Hopper has been ordered to pay his estranged wife $12,000 a month.

The 73-year-old actor - who is suffering from terminal prostate cancer - was not in court yesterday (05.04.10) to hear Superior Court Judge Amy Pellman rule that he must pay Victoria Duffy $8,000 a month in spousal support and $4,000 in child support for their seven-year-old daughter Galen.