'Tarzan' Star Ron Ely Dies at 86: Inside His Tragic $4.9 Million Home Where His Wife Was Stabbed to Death by Their Son
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Kristen Ely shared a tribute to her father, highlighting his impact: "The world has lost one of the greatest men it has ever known—and I have lost my dad. He created a powerful wave of positive influence wherever he went."
Ron Ely became famous in the 1960s for his role as 'Tarzan,' and retired from acting in 2001 after mostly staying out of the public eye until confronted by a tragic family incident.
The heartbreaking event in 2019 involved Ely's son, Cameron, who was responsible for the stabbing death of Ely's wife, Valerie, before being shot by deputies.
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