Peter Fonda poses in 2009 atop a Harley-Davidson motorcycle based on the one he rode in the 1969 film Easy Rider. Chris Pizzello/AP hide caption toggle caption Chris Pizzello/AP Obituaries Peter Fonda, Hollywood's 'Easy Rider,' Dies At 79 August 16, 2019 • Fonda was born into Hollywood royalty as the son of Henry Fonda and brother of Jane Fonda. His 1969 classic, Easy Rider, earned him an Oscar nomination.
