Ron Ely, best known for his starring role in the 1960s TV show Tarzan, has died at age 86.
On Wednesday, the actor’s daughter, Kirsten, confirmed he passed away peacefully on September 29 in an emotional tribute, uploaded to her Instagram.
‘The world has lost one of the greatest men it has ever known – and I have lost my dad,’ she captioned a slideshow, which featured photos of them together over the years.
Kirsten continued: ‘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.’
Ely went on to rave about the impact her father ‘had on others’ and how she has ‘never witnessed in any other person.’
‘There was something truly magical about him. This is how the world knew him,’ she said about her dad,
She continued: ‘I knew him as my dad – and what a heaven sent honor that has been. To me, he hung the moon.’
‘My father was my world – and what an incredible world he created. He was strong and protective. He was brilliant and ridiculously funny. He was stoic and sensitive. He was dynamic and powerful. He was my role model and inspiration. He was humble and inherently received respect – the respect he so deserved,’ Kirsten added,
Kirsten went on to write that her ‘father’s life story was one of relentless perseverance, unending dedication to his family and friends, courage to do what was right, and willing sacrifice to facilitate the dreams of those he loved.’
‘It was also a story of joy and love – something everyone close to him had the privilege of experiencing. Once you knew my father’s love, the world grew to be a brighter and more meaningful place,’
