Peter Fonda Dead at 79 After Respiratory Failure from Lung Cancer

Peter Fonda died of respiratory failure ­after a battle with lung cancer on Friday. He was 79.

In a family statement, the Oscar-nominated actor’s wife, Parky said, “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 … And, 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. In honor of Peter, please raise a glass to freedom.”

Jane Fonda said, “I am very sad,” the 81-year-old actress told Variety. “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.”


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