Peter Fonda, Star Of ‘Easy Rider’, Dies At Age 79
Actor and director Peter Fonda, who rose to fame with his role in “Easy Rider,” died Friday, his manager, Alan Somers, said. He was 79.
Fonda died of respiratory failure due to lung cancer at his Los Angeles home, the family said in an emailed statement. He was surrounded by family.
Fonda was a member of the Hollywood powerhouse Fonda family, as the son of legendary actor Henry Fonda and the brother of actress and activist Jane Fonda. His daughter is actress Bridget Fonda.
Fonda broke out as a star in his own right with his turn in the 1969 blockbuster “Easy Rider,” which marked its 50th anniversary this year. The film also starred Jack Nicholson and Dennis Hopper.
Fonda was nominated for an Academy Award for the screenplay.
Fonda was also nominated for a best actor Academy Award for his turn in “Ulee’s Gold” in 1998.
