Original 'Tarzan' 86-year-old, lost his wife and son all at once five years ago
Oct 24, 2024
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Ron Ellie died at his daughter's home near Santa Barbara, California, on the 29th of last month, according to the New York Times.
Daughter Kirsten posted on social media that "The world has lost one of the greatest men in history and I have lost my father." he said.
Then "My father was what people called a hero. He was an actor, writer, coach, mentor, breadwinner and leader"There was something truly magical about him. The story of my father's life was a story of constant patience, endless devotion to family and friends, courage to do the right thing, and voluntary sacrifice to help the dreams of loved ones" in memory.
He also added "It's a bit of comfort for my dad to be with my mom and brother, and it's the greatest sadness for me."
Ellie, meanwhile, appeared on 'Tarzan' during 57 episodes aired on NBC in the United States from 1966 to 1968.
After the 1968 Tarzan series, he appeared in the 1975 action adventure film 'Dr Savage: Man of Bronze" and was a guest on the TV show until the 1990s.He has also appeared in hits such as 'Wonder Woman', 'Love Boat', 'Fantasy Island', 'Marcus Welby, M.D.'.
He briefly stopped working as an actor in the 1990s, spent time with his three children and made his screen comeback with the 2014 film 'Exposing Amish'.
Since then, he has suffered misfortune, and in 2019, his wife, Valerie Lundine Elly, was stabbed to death at her home in Santa Barbara.
After receiving a report that 'Domestic Violence' occurred at home, the police were dispatched and shot and killed Ellie's only son, Cameron.
At the time, police claimed that their son killed his mother.
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