Ron Ely, the famous American actor who played the role of Tarzan in the one-season series, passed away at the age of 86, as announced by his daughter. A month after his death on September 29 in Santa Barbara, California, Kristen Ely wrote on social media: "The world has lost one of the greatest men of all time."
Ron Ely's role in the Hollywood series "Tarzan," aired in the 1960s, became a contemporary and more cultural version of the character, who chose to return to the jungle where he was raised. Alongside a chimpanzee, Ron Ely embodied a modern representation of this character thanks to his strong physical build and expressive mannerisms.
Ron Ely personally performed tricky stunts, including acrobatic movements; which led to his injuries during filming, including a lion bite. After two seasons of "Tarzan," he continued his acting career, especially in television projects, in the 1990s of the 20th century.
