Ron Ely, TV's 'Tarzan', Dead At 86

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Post on Oct 24, 2024

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Ron Ely, the King of the Jungle, Has Swung Off to the Great Beyond

You know, it’s a bummer when a childhood hero bites the dust. We’ve all been there, right? And for a generation of kids who grew up in the 70s, Ron Ely was Tarzan. That’s right, the guy who brought Edgar Rice Burroughs’s iconic character to life on the small screen, the guy who made us all want to swing through the trees and yell, “Me Tarzan!” He’s gone now, at the age of 86.

Ely wasn’t just some pretty face, though. The guy was a serious athlete. He was a former Mr. America and a college football player. And you could see that strength and grace on screen, as he effortlessly navigated the jungle and fought off bad guys. He was the ultimate jungle man. No CGI back then, folks! It was all real.

Ely’s death came after a tragic incident at his home. The details are still a bit fuzzy, but it involved his son, which is just heartbreaking. It’s a reminder that even heroes have their struggles.

But let’s focus on the good times, right? The times when Ely was swinging through the trees, romancing Jane, and protecting the jungle from poachers and bad guys. He was a hero for a generation of kids, and his legacy will live on. He'll always be Tarzan, the King of the Jungle. And that's something special.

It's a bummer that such a great actor is gone, but we'll always remember him for his iconic role. Rest in peace, Ron Ely.