File photo - © Lionel Hahn/ABACA. 51582-1. Los Angeles-CA-USA, October 22 2003. Peter Fonda is honored with the 2,241st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in front of the Roosevelt Hotel. 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.