File photo - © Lionel Hahn/ABACA. 26941-8. Los Angeles-CA-USA. 03/07/2001. Famous motorcyle factory Indian celebrates its 100th birthday. Peter Fonda. Peter Fonda, the star, co-writer and producer of the 1969 cult classic Easy Rider, has died at the age of 79. Peter Fonda was part of a veteran Hollywood family. As well as being the brother of Jane Fonda, he was also the son of actor Henry Fonda, and father to Bridget, also an actor.