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Ron Ely, famed for his role as Tarzan on the television series that captivated audiences from 1966 to 1968, has died at the age of 86. His daughter, Kirsten Casale Ely, expressed her sorrow on social media, stating, "The world has lost one of the greatest men it has ever known - and I have lost my dad." During his tenure as the jungle hero, Ely faced numerous dangers, breaking bones and being attacked by animals while performing his own stunts. Following his retirement from acting in 2001, he embraced a new path as an author, publishing two mystery novels. Ely briefly returned to the screen in 2014 with a role in the film Expecting Amish, portraying an Amish elder. He also enjoyed appearances in popular shows like The Love Boat and Wonder Woman during the 1980s. A Texan born in 1938, Ely married his high school sweetheart in 1959 but divorced two years later. His life was later enriched by his marriage to Valerie, with whom he had three children. Ron Ely's passing at his home in Los Alamos, Santa Barbara on September 29 marks the end of an era for his fans, with his daughter lamenting his loss as both a hero to many and a cherished father to her.
Remembering Ron Ely: The Legacy of the Original TarzanRon Ely, the beloved actor known for portraying Tarzan in the 1960s, has passed away at the age of 86, leaving behind a remarkable legacy.Ron Ely, famed for his role as Tarzan on the television series that captivated audiences from 1966 to 1968, has died at the age of 86. His daughter, Kirsten Casale Ely, expressed her sorrow on social media, stating, "The world has lost one of the greatest men it has ever known - and I have lost my dad." During his tenure as the jungle hero, Ely faced numerous dangers, breaking bones and being attacked by animals while performing his own stunts. Following his retirement from acting in 2001, he embraced a new path as an author, publishing two mystery novels. Ely briefly returned to the screen in 2014 with a role in the film Expecting Amish, portraying an Amish elder. He also enjoyed appearances in popular shows like The Love Boat and Wonder Woman during the 1980s. A Texan born in 1938, Ely married his high school sweetheart in 1959 but divorced two years later. His life was later enriched by his marriage to Valerie, with whom he had three children. Ron Ely's passing at his home in Los Alamos, Santa Barbara on September 29 marks the end of an era for his fans, with his daughter lamenting his loss as both a hero to many and a cherished father to her.
