Amy Fishman: Facts About Henry Fonda’s Daughter

Amy Fishman is the daughter of American actor Henry Fonda. Amy’s father Henry Fonda had a career that spanned five decades on Broadway and in Hollywood. He cultivated an everyman screen image in several films considered to be classics. He was the father of American actress and activist Jane Seymour Fonda and American actor, director, and writer, Peter Henry Fonda.

Amy Fishman: Bio Summary

Who Is Henry Fonda’s Daughter, Amy?

Amy Fishman was born in 1953. She will be 70 years old after celebrating her birthday in 2023. She was adopted by actor, Henry Fonda and his third wife Susan Blanchard (née Jacobson), a socialite and former lyricist and theatrical producer. Her adoptive parents were married from December 27, 1950, until their divorce in May 1956. Her mother Susan described her role in her marriage to her father Henry as “a geisha”.

According to Susan, she was doing everything she could to please him, dealing with and solving problems he would not acknowledge. Nothing is known about Amy Fishman’s biological parents and family. She has siblings from other relationships of both her adoptive parents. She is the sister of Peter Fonda, Jane Fonda, Zachery Taylor, Marilyn Taylor, Janice Taylor, John Taylor, and George Taylor.

Amy Fishman’s maternal grandparents are Australian-born American interior designer and decorator Dorothy Marian Kiaora Blanchard or Dorothy Hammerstein (7 June 1899 – 3 August 1987) and Henry Jacobson, a New York businessman. Her paternal grandparents are printer William Brace Fonda, and Herberta (Jaynes). Nothing is known about her educational background and qualifications.

Amy Fishman prefers a low-key life. She has stayed out of the spotlight for most of her life. She has not provided information about her career. According to Famechain, she is married to Larry Fishman. It is unknown if she has any children or not. Not much is known about her personal life.

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What Happened To Amy Fishman’s Father?

Amy Fishman’s father Henry Fonda died from heart disease, on August 12, 1982, at age 77, in Los Angeles, California, U.S. According to the New York Times, Henry Fonda left his estate to Amy Fishman and his widow, Shirlee Mae Adams. His children Jane and Peter Fonda received nothing. He mentioned in his will that, ‘My decision is not in any sense a measure of my deep affection for them.’

Henry Fonda said he was providing for his wife and adopted daughter Amy ‘because they are dependent on me for their support.’ Peter Fonda also died on August 16, 2019, at age 79, from respiratory failure caused by lung cancer. His family confirmed his death in a statement: “It is with deep sorrow that we share the news that Peter Fonda has passed away. [Peter] passed away peacefully on Friday morning, August 16 at 11:05 a.m. at his home in Los Angeles surrounded by family.”

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