Dennis Hopper dies at 74; actor directed counterculture classic 'Easy Rider'

Dennis Hopper, the maverick director and costar of the landmark 1969 counterculture film classic "Easy Rider" whose drug- and alcohol-fueled reputation as a Hollywood bad boy preceded his return to sobriety and a career resurgence in the films " Hoosiers" and "Blue Velvet," died Saturday. He was 74.

By Dennis McLellan, Los Angeles Times

May 30, 2010