As we grieve, we ask that you respect our privacy, they continued.
In honor of Peter, kindly raise a glass to freedom.
Born in 1940, Fonda attained early success acting on Broadway before transitioning to television and film.
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By his own admission, he had a difficult relationship with his father, who died in 1982.
He followed upEasy Riderby directing the 1971 WesternThe Hired Hand, which was a financial flop.
Fondas performance earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Actor.
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His final film, the Vietnam War dramaThe Last Full Measure, is scheduled to be released in October.
He was married two more times and is survived by his wife Margaret.
