Ron Ely, the actor known to television audiences for his role as “Tarzan” in the series of the same name, has passed away.
The actor took his last breath at 86 years old in his California home. His death was announced by his daughter, Kirsten Casale Ely, in an Instagram post.
Ron Ely, a veteran TV actor best known for his role as an educated, urbane vine-swinger in the TV show “Tarzan,” which ran from 1966-68 on NBC, has died at 86. https://t.co/D9rqANDDVG
— New York Times Arts (@nytimesarts) October 23, 2024
“He was an actor, writer, coach, family man, and leader. Wherever he went, he created a powerful wave of positive influence. I have never seen in anyone else the impact he had on the world – there was something truly magical about him,” she wrote.
Ron Ely made his debut starring in the 1975 action film, “Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze.”
However, the role that made him famous on television was that of “Tarzan” in the TV series that aired from 1966 to 1968.
He also made a few brief appearances in both television and cinema, including the 1958 film, “South Pacific.”
