Actor Ron Ely Passes at 86 Amidst Family Tragedy

The 'Tarzan' star's death comes five years after a devastating incident involving his wife and son.

Ron Ely, known for his role as Tarzan in the 1960s TV series, died peacefully at his home in Los Alamos, California.
Ely's daughter, Kirsten Ely, expressed that her father is now reunited with his wife and son, who died in a tragic 2019 incident.
In 2019, Ely's son, Cameron, fatally stabbed his mother, Valerie, and was later shot by police, a decision the family contested.
Cameron Ely was found to have early-stage CTE, a brain condition associated with repeated head trauma, at the time of the incident.
Ron Ely had retired from acting to focus on his family, leaving a legacy as an actor, writer, and devoted father.