Portia Rebecca Crockett: What Happened To Peter Fonda's Ex-wife?

Who Is Peter Fonda’s Ex-wife?

Portia Rebecca Crockett is the former wife of Peter Henry Fonda. Portia’s ex-husband was an American actor, director, and writer. He was a movie star. He was best known for his starring role as Wyatt in 1969’s Easy Rider. Portia is also the ex-wife of American writer Thomas McGuane. Thomas’ work includes ten novels, short fiction and screenplays, and three collections of essays devoted to his life in the outdoors.

Portia Rebecca Crockett: Bio Summary

Portia Rebecca “Becky” Crockett was born on 11 December 1940, in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan, USA to her parents, Edward Speyer Crockett and Portia Maline Blesser, per her findagrave profile. It is unknown if she is the only child of her parents or not. There isn’t a lot of information about her early life and family background. Nothing is known about her professional life and career.

Portia Rebecca Was Married Twice

Portia Rebecca Crockett was married two times to two different men. She used to be the wife of American author, novelist, film director, and screenwriter Thomas Francis McGuane III, who is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters, the National Cutting Horse Association Members Hall of Fame, and the Fly Fishing Hall of Fame. Portia and Thomas’ marriage lasted from the 8th of September, 1962 until they divorced on the 2nd of April, 1975.

They were married for 12 years. Portia Rebecca and Thomas McGuane are the parents of Thomas Francis McGuane IV. She married Peter Fonda on November 11, 1975. Peter had two children, actress Bridget Fonda and actor and cameraman Justin Fonda from his previous marriage to Susan Jane Brewer. Portia raised Peter’s two children, Bridget and Justin along with her son Thomas Francis McGuane IV.

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Bridget Fonda is known for playing roles in The Godfather Part III (1990), Single White Female (1992), Singles (1992), Point of No Return (1993), It Could Happen to You (1994), Jackie Brown (1997), A Simple Plan (1998), and Kiss of the Dragon (2001). Justin is known for his work in Vertical Limit (2000), A River Runs Through It (1992), and Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man (1991).

Unfortunately, Portia Rebecca Crockett and Peter Fonda’s union ended. They were married for 35 years until they divorced in 2011. The reason for their separation is not known. After the divorce, Peter went on to get married to his third wife Margaret “Parky” DeVogelaere, on June 19, 2011. Peter remained the husband of Margaret until he died in 2019. They were married for almost a decade.

What Happened To Peter Fonda’s Ex-wife?

Portia Rebecca Crockett died at the age of 80 years on 21 June 2021, in Livingston, Park County, Montana, USA. The cause of her death was not revealed to the public. Portia Rebecca Crockett ex-husband Peter Fonda died on August 16, 2019, at the age of 79, at his home in Los Angeles, California United States. He died from respiratory failure caused by lung cancer.

“It is with deep sorrow that we share the news that Peter Fonda has passed away,” Peter’s family confirmed the sad news in a statement. “[Peter] passed away peacefully on Friday morning, August 16 at 11:05 a.m. at his home in Los Angeles surrounded by family. The official cause of death was respiratory failure due to lung cancer”.

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“In one of the saddest moments of our lives, we are not able to find the appropriate words to express the pain in our hearts. As we grieve, we ask that you respect our privacy. And, while we mourn the loss of this sweet and gracious man, we also wish for all to celebrate his indomitable spirit and love of life. In honor of Peter, please raise a glass to freedom.”

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