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Hopper’s Daughter 'Disinvited' to Funeral

Both sides fight over who to blame for sad story

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 7, 2010 10:10 AM CDT

(Newser) – Jack Nicholson and Val Kilmer may have attended Dennis Hopper’s funeral—but Hopper’s own daughter, 7-year-old Galen, was “disinvited.” At least, that's what a friend of Galen’s mother—and Hopper’s estranged wife—Victoria Duffy says. A source on Hopper’s side, of course, calls that claim “so much bullshit.” One thing is certain: Duffy wasn’t welcome at the funeral, and she didn’t allow Galen to attend without her.

Though Hopper’s camp asked Duffy to send Galen with a nanny, Duffy’s camp says the request was made just “hours” before the funeral—and that it would be “insane” to send the child without her mother. A source on Hopper’s side, however, says Duffy is just “using Galen as a pawn.” The Daily Beast goes into more detail regarding the Hoppers’ crazy divorce—and the looming battle over his estate.

Dennis Hopper poses for a photo with daughter Galen Hopper, left, and granddaughter Violet Goldstone after being honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, March 26, 2010, in Los Angeles.
Dennis Hopper poses for a photo with daughter Galen Hopper, left, and granddaughter Violet Goldstone after being honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, March 26, 2010, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
Dennis Hopper and his daughter attend the CineVegas Luncheon hosted by Dennis Hopper during the 2007 Sundance Film Festival on January 23, 2007 in Park City, Utah.
Dennis Hopper and his daughter attend the CineVegas Luncheon hosted by Dennis Hopper during the 2007 Sundance Film Festival on January 23, 2007 in Park City, Utah.   (Getty Images)
Dennis Hopper with wife Victoria Duffy and daughter on Main Street during the 2007 Sundance Film Festival on January 22, 2007 in Park City, Utah.
Dennis Hopper with wife Victoria Duffy and daughter on Main Street during the 2007 Sundance Film Festival on January 22, 2007 in Park City, Utah.   (Getty Images)
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That's the thing that's just tragic. A 7-year-old girl has just lost her father, and she can't even go to his funeral.
- A friend of Dennis Hopper and Victoria Duffy

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COMMENTS
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George-Jetson
Jun 8, 2010 11:20 AM CDT
I wouldn't let my 7 yr old go to a funeral.
HANKHILL
Jun 7, 2010 9:58 PM CDT
sad if true galen should have been there pawn or not
NoddaAndYou
Jun 7, 2010 7:26 PM CDT
Fuck both sides.
 

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