‘Tarzan’ Star Ron Ely Dead At 86
Ron Ely, an actor best known for playing the title role in the Tarzan TV series, has died at age 86.
Ron’s Daughter Broke The News
His daughter, Kirsten released a statement saying, “The world has lost one of the greatest men it has ever known – and I have lost my dad. My father was someone that people called a hero. He was an actor, writer, coach, mentor, family man and leader. He created a powerful wave of positive influence wherever he went. The impact he had on others is something that I have never witnessed in any other person – there was something truly magical about him. This is how the world knew him.” She continued, “I knew him as my dad – and what a heaven-sent honor that has been. To me, he hung the moon.”
He Had A Long And Successful Career
Foxnews.com said, Ely first rose to fame in the 1960s after landing the lead role in NBC’s “Tarzan.” The TV series ran from 1966 until 1968. He later returned for Universal’s “Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze” in 1975. Afterward, Ely took on guest roles on some of TV’s biggest shows, including “Wonder Woman,” “The Love Boat,” “Fantasy Island” and “Superboy.” Ron also played supporting roles in films such as ‘South Pacific,’ ‘The Fiend Who Walked the West,’ and ‘The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker.’
