Actor Peter Fonda finds a dead motorist
Actor Peter Fonda on Wednesday found a man’s body inside a parked car, according to KTLA-TV Channel 5.
The 70-year-old actor was driving on Sunset Boulevard in the Pacific Palisades area when he spotted a man slumped over the front seat of a parked car.
Fonda called 911 to report what he saw, according to a West Los Angeles police sergeant interviewed by the TV station.
The cause of the man’s death was under investigation.
The veteran actor’s most famous role was in 1969's "Easy Rider," a film he co-wrote. He’s the brother of Jane Fonda and the son of Henry Fonda.
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Photo: Peter Fonda in 2007. Credit: Dan Steinberg / Associated Press
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His fifteen minutes to fame.No offense.
Posted by: asian annie | January 13, 2011 at 09:47 AM
I suppose he was hoping the guy was drunk and get hauled in.,congratulations on doing the right thing.
Posted by: asian annie | January 13, 2011 at 10:07 AM
"Fifteen minutes to fame" ... What? First off, in his generation (and beyond), he is very well known and Easy Rider was incredibly popular. Second, that's not even how that saying goes. You get a 'D'.
No offense, naturally.
Posted by: Gristle McThornbody | January 13, 2011 at 12:36 PM
Asian Annie, the man is a legend who took an active part in film history. Now, I don't think I ever heard of you before...
Posted by: Dan | January 14, 2011 at 12:00 PM
Peter fonda, the man is a film legend!! Still does great work!!
Posted by: long beach pride | January 16, 2011 at 09:12 AM