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Hollywood legend Peter Fonda died in Los Angeles at the age of 79 on Friday, August 16th. The actor was suffering from lung cancer. He was nominated several times for the Oscars and became famous for his role in the cult movie "Easy Rider".
For generations of moviegoers, it will forever be Wyatt. With his sunglasses, his leather jacket with an American flag sewn on the back. A Captain America version 60s.
Easy Rider, arguably the film and the most iconic role in Peter Fonda's career, is a film he co-wrote with Dennis Hopper and Peter Southern. Shot in just 7 weeks on a small budget, the film, released in 1969, celebrates the free, rebellious and anti-system spirit of the Woodstock generation.
Son of the famous actor Henry founded, and little brother of Jane Fonda, Peter is very quickly distinguished by anti-conformist roles. It becomes one of the faces of this new Hollywood that breaks the codes and where all the movies do not necessarily have a happy ending.
In 1998, Peter Fonda received a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination for his role in the Gold of Life of Victor Nunez. With over a hundred films, he is undoubtedly one of the most emblematic actors of American cinema.
His latest film, The Last Full Measure, is due out in October. He plays alongside Morgan Freeman, Laurence Fishburne.
The actor died at age 79 from lung cancer. His family wanted to pay tribute to his passion for life by inviting his admirers to raise a glass to freedom.