Peter Fonda, <br />Hollywood Icon, <br />Dead at 79.<br />A representative for <br />Fonda confirmed the veteran <br />actor died Friday morning in Los Angeles.<br />Reports confirmed that <br />Fonda died of respiratory <br />failure due to his struggle <br />with lung cancer.<br />The Fonda family <br />released a statement.<br />While we mourn the loss of this sweet and gracious man, we also wish for all to celebrate his indomitable spirit and and <br />love of life, Fonda family statement.<br />Peter Fonda is the son <br />of Henry Fonda and the <br />brother of Jane Fonda.<br />I am very sad. He was my sweet-hearted baby brother. The talker of the family. I have had beautiful alone time with him these last days. He went out laughing, Jane Fonda statement.<br />He received an Oscar <br />nomination for Best Actor <br />in 1997 for his role as <br />a beekeeper in 'Ulee's Gold.'.<br />But Fonda is best known <br />for his iconic role opposite <br />Dennis Hopper and Jack Nicholson <br />in the counterculture classic, 'Easy Rider.'
