Veteran Hollywood star Peter Fonda dies at 79
Hollywood veteran star Peter Fonda dies at age 79 on Friday 16 Aug, after suffering respiratory failure due to lung cancer.
The news of his death was confirmed by Fonda family reports Peoples Magazine, “It is with deep sorrow that we share the news that Peter Fonda has passed away,” the family said.
“[Peter] passed away peacefully on Friday morning, August 16 at 11:05 a.m. at his home in Los Angeles surrounded by family.”
“The official cause of death was a respiratory failure due to lung cancer,” they continued.
“In one of the saddest moments of our lives, we are not able to find the appropriate words to express the pain in our hearts. As we grieve, we ask that you respect our privacy”, they further wrote.
“While we mourn the loss of this sweet and gracious man, we also wish for all to celebrate his indomitable spirit and love of life,” the Fonda family said. “In honor of Peter, please raise a glass to freedom”.
Peter Fonda was born in New York City, to screen legend Henry Fonda and Frances Ford Seymour and is the younger brother of Jane Fonda.
He was best known for his starring role as Wyatt in 1969’s Easy Rider, which he also produced and co-scripted.
Peter Fonda studied acting in college and made his professional stage debut in 1961 in the Broadway production of Blood, Sweat, and Standley Poole.
As being reported, the last film he acted in was The Last Full Measure which is expected to be released later this year.
Following the news of his death, a flood of tributes to the late actor started pouring in on social media.
Peter Fonda was a grand man, a terrific actor, and a great friend. Deepest condolences to the Fonda family.
— Larry King (@kingsthings) August 17, 2019
My heart goes out to Jane over the loss of her brother. Peter Fonda was a revolutionary filmmaker during a revolutionary time. Born in the house I now live in, his spirit will be missed.
— Rob Reiner (@robreiner) August 16, 2019
Rest In Peace, Kind Sir. #PeterFonda https://t.co/9H9XtA80ny
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) August 16, 2019
Wow… lost one of the good ones today.
To one of the most important and iconic show business and activist families in Hollywood history… my condolences.#PeterFonda#EasyRider pic.twitter.com/DvKoMeiC2G— Billy Baldwin (@BillyBaldwin) August 16, 2019
ICON #PeterFonda pic.twitter.com/bEK1YAxS81
— Joseph Gordon-Levitt (@hitRECordJoe) August 16, 2019
Peter Fonda was one of the oddest people I’ve ever met, and honestly, I think he’d be thrilled to know I remembered him that way. What a life.
— Mara Wilson (@MaraWilson) August 16, 2019
RIP #PeterFonda. A legend not only on screen but for helping create the independent film industry. There will never be another like him. Our condolences to Bridget and his family ☮️🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/ADInCZXvSb
— Cary Elwes (@Cary_Elwes) August 16, 2019
Peter Fonda was a friend and underrated actor. Bright, funny, warm, Peter was a movie star with a twinkle in his eyes. He was Crazy Larry and Pipeline and I will miss him.
— John Carpenter (@TheHorrorMaster) August 16, 2019
4). I admit I could never get beyond the part where this #EasyRider Legend was just talkin comedy. He was very generous when I would ask him questions about what it was like to make that film and we talked about Dennis Hopper whom he spoke of extremely fondly. This freakin guy! pic.twitter.com/l6GxhlfECg
— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) August 16, 2019
6) This film is a must see. Find it somewhere this weekend you will not be sorry. I honestly think if he was still with us, I’d see him somewhere, talk about politics, film, gossip a little bit, I would try to make him laugh, and he would probably end with “Stay cool, man”. pic.twitter.com/hYoofMxSOM
— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) August 16, 2019
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According to IMDb, at the time of his death, he was in pre-production for a film named Skate God, expected to release in 2020.
