LATEST– Sam Maydew, manager for Dennis Hopper, just sent FOX News this statement: “After experiencing some severe flu-like symptoms, and not being in his hometown, Dennis went to the hospital for medical care. He was treated for dehydration, and is now back in his hotel room and feeling much better. Dennis would like to thank everyone for their well wishes- and he looks forward to getting back to work on Crash.”

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Actor Dennis Hopper has been rushed to a New York hospital after developing flu-like symptoms, according to his publicist Sheila Feren.

Hopper, 73, was brought into an unidentified Manhattan hospital by an ambulance Wednesday afternoon, Feren told the Associated Press.

According to a report from Entertainment Tonight, he was wearing an oxygen mask and had “numerous tubes visible” at the time of his hospital admission.

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The legendary Oscar nominee has appeared in such major films as “Easy Rider,” “Hoosiers,” “Speed” and “Apocalypse Now.” He is currently starring on the new STARZ television series “Crash.”

In town to publicize “Crash,” he was forced to cancel a number of interviews and television appearances.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.