This person died in 2019 at age 79. He inspired John Lennon to write the line “I know what it’s like to be dead,” which appeared in the Beatles’ song “She Said She Said.” In the 1970s and 80s, his career cooled, while that of his sister flourished. He earned a best original screenplay nomination for “Easy Rider,” the iconic movie in which he also starred. Today’s dead celebrity is Peter Fonda.

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