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All Photos: Alan Mercer Native Texan Ron Ely was born Ronald Pierce Ely. He grew up in Amarillo, Texas and attended Amarillo High School. There is a letter sweater from him in the trophy cases saved from a 1970 fire in the older school. He attended The University of Texas at Austin in mid-1950s and was in ROTC. He soon made his way to California. After signing with 20th Century Fox in the late 1950’s, Ron appeared in small roles in several films and television shows. Ron Ely played the title…

Ron Ely

"Tarzan" Ron Ely 1967 NBC

Ron Ely during the making of "Tarzan"

Ron Ely, ‘Tarzan’ star, has died at the age of 86. His daughter Kirsten Ely confirmed the news on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024 in a post on Instagram. The actor's death comes five years after the shocking death of his wife and son.

The "Tarzan" star is safe.

Ron Ely

Ron Ely, the star of the Tarzan TV series in the 1960s, has died aged 86.

Doc Savage (1975) Ron Ely

"Tarzan" Ron Ely 1967 NBC