‘Easy Rider’ Actor Peter Fonda Dies

Brad Perry August 17, 2019 7:55 am Last Updated on August 17, 2019 7:55 am

Actor Peter Fonda has died at the age of 79.

Media reports say the actor passed away at his Los Angeles home Friday from respiratory failure due to lung cancer.

Fonda is best known for his starring role in the 1969 film Easy Rider.

He was the son of late actor Henry Fonda and brother of actress Jane Fonda.

Rest in peace, Peter Fonda. Ride easy. pic.twitter.com/PPU4xGO2gd

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