Tarzan star Ron Ely dead at 86: There was something truly magical about him

Ron Ely, the actor best known for his role on the TV series “Tarzan” has died.The star passed away at the age of 86.His daughter, Kristen, confirmed Ely’s death in a statement to Fox News Digital.“The world has lost one of the greatest men it has ever known – and I have lost my dad,” Kirsten shared.

“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.” “The impact he had on others is something that I have never witnessed in any other person – there was something truly magical about him.This is how the world knew him,” she added.”“I knew him as my dad – and what a heaven sent honor that has been.

To me, he hung the moon.”Ely starred on “Tarzan” from 1966 to 1968.This is a developing story......