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1940 – 2019Peter Fonda (1940-2019)Died 16 August 2019, aged 79Peter Fonda was an American actor and filmmaker who co-wrote, produced, and starred in the 1969 counterculture film Easy Rider. He came from a celebrated acting family, the son of Henry Fonda and brother of Jane Fonda. He died at his home in Los Angeles from complications of lung cancer.
1942 – 2019Felice GimondiThe PhoenixWinner of all three Grand Tours; competed in the era of Merckx.