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Hollywood actor Peter Fonda dies at 79

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Posted at 3:27 PM, Aug 16, 2019
and last updated 2019-08-16 18:55:23-04

TMZ is reporting that Hollywood actor Peter Fonda has died at 79.

A representative for Fonda confirmed his passing to the TMZ, but did not release any details on the cause of death.

TMZ reports that Fonda had been in-and-out of the hospital recently with an undisclosed medical condition.

Peter is Jane Fonda's brother, and son of Henry Fonda. He's most well known for his iconic role in the 1969 counterculture classic "Easy Rider," which he co-wrote and produced. He also co-starred with Dennis Hopper and Jack Nicholson.