Peter Fonda, star of 'Easy Rider' and scion of Fonda acting dynasty, dies at 79
Rest in Peace.
Peter Fonda, the actor son of movie titan Henry Fonda and brother to Jane Fonda, has died of respiratory failure from lung cancer in Los Angeles, his family announced Friday. He was 79.
"It is with deep sorrow that we share the news that Peter Fonda has passed away," according to a statement from the actor's family, issued by the family's longtime publicist Melody Korenbrot.
The statement said Fonda died at 11:05 a.m. at his home, surrounded by family. The official cause of death was respiratory failure due to lung cancer.
Rest in Peace.