Dennis Hopper's estranged wife is refusing to leave his estate.

Victoria Duffy was ordered to leave his compound in Venice, California under the terms of the pre-nuptial agreement she signed when they married in 1996 - which stated she would have to move out 60 days after divorce proceedings began - but insists her current dwelling, in a guest house in the grounds of the property, is so far away from the main house, it shouldn't matter.

Dennis Hopper's doctor believes the actor could live longer if he separates from his wife

The 73-year-old actor - who is suffering from prostate cancer - filed for divorce last month and has now been granted a restraining order keeping estranged spouse Victoria, 42, at least 15 yards away from him at all times as she has "repeatedly subjected him to severe emotional distress".

Dennis Hopper's daughter is reportedly behind his plans to divorce.

The cancer-stricken actor - who is believed to have just weeks left to live - recently announced plans to legally end his 14-year marriage to Victoria Duffy, but insiders insist his eldest child Marin, 47, from a previous marriage, is heavily involved in the process.

Dennis Hopper has filed for divorce on his deathbed.

The 'Apocalypse Now' actor - who is believed to have only a month left to live after the prostate cancer he was diagnosed with last year spread to his bones - has applied for legal separation from Victoria Duffy, who he has been married to for almost 14 years, citing "irreconcilable differences".

Dennis Hopper has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

The 'Easy Rider' actor has now cancelled all his travel plans as he focuses on getting treatment through a "special programme" at the University of Southern California.