Tarzan Legend Ron Ely Has Died—Uncover the Untold Story Behind His Passing!

Ron Ely, a famous TV star known for his role as Tarzan, has died, leaving fans of the classic adventure series very sad.

Ron Ely, the actor who brought the wild and adventurous character of “Tarzan” to life in the 1960s TV show, has died at the age of 86.

According to a statement from his daughter, Ely died peacefully at home on September 29, surrounded by his family.

In a touching message on Instagram, his daughter Kirsten shared her sadness, saying, “The world has lost one of the greatest men it has ever known – and I have lost my dad.”

Kirsten shared special photos of their time together and honored her father, calling him a “hero.” She described him as a “mentor, family man, and leader,” showing how much he meant to everyone around him.

Kirsten remembered how her father created a “powerful wave of positive influence” wherever he went and noted that she had never seen anyone else like him.

“My father’s life story was one of hard work, deep love for family and friends, doing the right thing, and giving up things to help others’ dreams come true,” she wrote.

As she deals with her loss, Kirsten finds comfort knowing her dad is now with her mother, Valerie, and brother, Cameron. “I am trying to cope with this loss with the strength and grace that I know he would want for me,” she said.

Ron started acting in the late 1950s, but he became famous in 1966 when he played Tarzan in the TV series. He captivated viewers for 57 episodes from 1966 to 1968 as the legendary jungle hero.

The actor also showed his talent in many other shows, including “Wonder Woman,” the 1975 movie “Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze,” “L.A. Law,” “The Love Boat,” and “The Friend Who Walked the West.”

His love for the Tarzan character continued through his career, and later he even wrote two novels, showing his creative skills.

Ron’s life changed dramatically in 2019 when his son, Cameron, reportedly suffering from early stages of CTE, fatally stabbed his mother, Valerie, Ron’s wife. The situation worsened when Cameron tried to escape arrest and was shot by Santa Barbara County sheriff’s deputies after trying to blame Ron.

After this tragedy, Ron filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit against the sheriff’s department. The court documents claimed that Cameron was trying to surrender when the officers shot more than 20 rounds.

The legal papers also said the five officers did not provide medical help quickly to Valerie, who had multiple stab wounds.

According to a police report, officers found Valerie, 62, inside their home and then looked for Cameron after Ron, who was there during the incident, named him as the main suspect.

Officers searched the area and found Cameron outside. He told the police he had a gun and moved toward the deputies as if he was pulling out a weapon. In response, four deputies fired a total of 24 rounds, fatally wounding Cameron.

Once it was safe, deputies used a shield to reach him but found he had no weapon. Thankfully, none of the deputies were hurt, and Ron was taken to the hospital as a precaution.

In the following years, Ron faced the challenges brought on by losing his family.

The actor has passed away at 86 and is survived by his daughters, Kirsten and Kaitland. His role as the iconic jungle hero left a lasting mark on television, making him a household name throughout his career.