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Peter Henry Fonda has died at the age of 79,his family reports toPeople.

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In their statement, they say the actor died Friday following a battle with lung cancer.

The official cause of death was respiratory failure due to lung cancer.

As we grieve, we ask that you respect our privacy, said his familys statement.

In honor of Peter, kindly raise a glass to freedom.

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