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“Raise a Glass to Freedom”

Celebrity followers and pals paid tribute Friday to Peter Fonda, the son of Henry Fonda and youthful brother of Jane Fonda, who died in his dwelling at age 79 on August 16. He is greatest recognized for taking part in the function of Wyatt in 1969’s “Easy Rider,” and he additionally starred in movies like “Ulee’s Gold” and “The Hired Hand.” Friends, household and friends posted their tributes to the late countercultural icon.

“It is with deep sorrow that we share the news that Peter Fonda has passed away,” The Fonda household issued an unique assertion to People journal. “He passed away peacefully on Friday morning, August 16 at 11:05am at his home in Los Angeles surrounded by family. The official cause of death was respiratory failure due to lung cancer. 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.”

“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,” the assertion concluded. “In honor of Peter, please raise a glass to freedom.”

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RIP #PeterFonda. A legend not solely on display screen however for serving to create the unbiased movie business. There won’t ever be one other like him. Our condolences to Bridget and his household ☮️???????? pic.twitter.com/ADInCZXvSb

— Cary Elwes (@Cary_Elwes) August 16, 2019

Peter Fonda was a beautiful person- a stunning spirit. Peace eventually Peter

— Mia Farrow (@MiaFarrow) August 17, 2019

2) I believe the primary time he approached me was 10 or 15 years in the past and I used to be blown away as a result of he went out of his method to come as much as me, very informal not performing like a Hollywood phony in any respect and would inform me to “keep at it” and “keep doing my thing, man.”????

— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) August 16, 2019

4). I admit I might by no means get past the half the place this #EasyRider Legend was simply talkin comedy. He was very beneficiant after I would ask him questions on what it was prefer to make that movie and we talked about Dennis Hopper whom he spoke of extraordinarily fondly. This freakin man! pic.twitter.com/l6GxhlfECg

— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) August 16, 2019

6) This movie is a should see. Find it someplace this weekend you’ll not be sorry. I truthfully assume if he was nonetheless with us, I’d see him someplace, discuss politics, movie, gossip just a little bit, I might attempt to make him chortle, and he would most likely finish with “Stay cool, man”. pic.twitter.com/hYoofMxSOM

— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) August 16, 2019

My coronary heart goes out to Jane over the lack of her brother. Peter Fonda was a revolutionary filmmaker throughout a revolutionary time. Born in the home I now stay in, his spirit can be missed.

— Rob Reiner (@robreiner) August 16, 2019

Wow… misplaced one of many good ones as we speak.
To one of the essential and iconic present enterprise and activist households in Hollywood historical past… my condolences.#PeterFonda #EasyRider pic.twitter.com/DvKoMeiC2G

— Billy Baldwin (@BillyBaldwin) August 16, 2019

Rest In Peace, Kind Sir. #PeterFonda https://t.co/9H9XtA80ny

— Ava DuVernay (@ava) August 16, 2019

RIP Peter Fonda, counter tradition legend, groundbreaking actor and all spherical actual life hero. His sampled voice in Primal Scream’s ‘Loaded’ will echo on without end: “Just what is it that you want you to do…” https://t.co/kVXWn7QQNA

— edgarwright (@edgarwright) August 16, 2019

EASY RIDER depicted the rise of hippie tradition, condemned the institution, and celebrated freedom. Peter Fonda embodied these values and instilled them in a era. Independent cinema begins with EASY RIDER. Period. #RIPCaptainAmerica pic.twitter.com/HkprgavIM2

— Illeana Douglas (@Illeanarama) August 16, 2019