Actor Ron Ely, best known for playing Tarzan in the 1960s television series, has passed away at the age of 86. His later years were marked by devastating tragedy, following the violent deaths of his wife, Valerie Lundeen Ely, and their son, Cameron Ely. The loss capped a long and complicated chapter in the life of a man once celebrated for his heroic on-screen persona. Ron Ely rose to fame portraying the jungle hero Tarzan in the NBC series that aired from 1966 to 1968. Athletic, charismatic, and strikingly handsome, he embodied the adventurous energy of the role, performing many...
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