Oscar-nominated actor Peter Fonda has died at 79.
“[Peter> passed away peacefully on Friday morning, August 16 at 11:05 am at his home in Los Angeles surrounded by family,” Fonda's family said in a statement. “The official cause of death was respiratory failure due to lung cancer.”
Flowers will be placed on the Walk of Fame star of Peter Fonda today at 4:30 p.m. The star is located at 7018 Hollywood Boulevard adjacent to the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.
Peter Fonda was honored with his Walk of Fame star on October 22, 2003.
“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,” they wrote.
“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 Fonda family finished. “In honor of Peter, please raise a glass to freedom.”
He won a Golden Globe in 2000 for "The Passion of Ayn Rand."
Fonda leaves behind his wife Margaret DeVogelere and his children Bridget and Justin.