Hollywood actor Peter Fonda has died.
The Easy Rider star and brother of Jane Fonda was, for many, the face of 1960s counter-culture due to his non-conformist attitude and social circles.
We look at his career and the touching tributes paid to him so far.
How old was Peter Fonda and what was the cause of death?
Peter was 79 years old and died of respiratory failure, due to lung cancer.
In the statement confirming his death, his wife Parky, on behalf of the family wrote: ‘It is with deep sorrow that we share the news that Peter Fonda has passed away.’
‘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.’
They continued: ‘In honor of Peter, please raise a glass to freedom.’
Peter was the son of actor Henry Fonda and brother of actress and former model Jane Fonda.
What films was Peter Fonda in?
Peter co-wrote and starred in the 1969 road film Easy Rider.
He played the lead character of Wyatt – a freewheeling hippy motorcyclist – who together with his friend Billy (Dennis Hopper) takes a road trip to New Orleans, to hit the Mardi Gras.
Donning a stars and stripes helmet while riding a motorcycle dubbed Captain America, his character makes the parade but meets a tragic end.
The film was an instant cult classic and helped kick-start the New Hollywood era of the 1960s and 1970s.
Peter also starred in The Hired Hand, Dirty Mary, Ghost Rider, Wild Hogs and Crazy Larry.
In 1997 he won a Best Actor nomination for his role in Ulee’s Gold.
What tributes have been made to him so far?
Peter’s 81-year-old sister Jane led the tributes to the much-loved actor with a touching statement.
She said: ‘I am very sad. He was my sweet-hearted baby brother. The talker of the family. I have had beautiful alone time with him these last days. He went out laughing.’
Nancy Sinatra shared an image on Instagram of the two together on set of The Wild Angels with the caption: ‘Godspeed, Heavenly Blues. You will carry my heart with you, wherever you may ride.’
She also shared a recent photograph of the pair from her personal collection captioned ‘Blues.’
Halloween director John Carpenter also paid tribute to the actor on Twitter, where he wrote: ‘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.’
Meanwhile, Mia Farrow paid respect to his ‘beautiful soul.’
The Academy, Rob Reiner, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ava DuVernay and Mara Wilson also paid their respects.
RIP, Peter.
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