Ron Ely, Iconic ’60s Tarzan and Beloved Family Man, Passes Away at 86
Los Alamos, Calif. — Ron Ely, famed for his portrayal of Tarzan in the iconic 1960s NBC TV series, died at his California home on September 29, 2024. He was 86. His death was confirmed by his daughter, Kirsten Casale Ely, who remembered her father as a renaissance man—actor, author, coach, and a family-centered mentor whose impact was felt profoundly by all who knew him. Ron Ely brought a unique interpretation to the role of …