Ron Ely, an actor best known for starring in the 1960s NBC television series “Tarzan,” has died at age 86.
Ely’s daughter, Kirsten Casale Ely, confirmed that the star died on Sept. 29 at his home in Los Alamos, California. The cause of death was not revealed.
Kirsten shared family photos with her father on Instagram, writing: “The world has lost one of the greatest men it has ever known—and I have lost my dad.
“My father was someone that people called a hero. He was an actor, writer, coach, mentor, family man, and leader. He created a powerful wave of positive influence wherever he went….