The tall, musclebound actor who played the title character in the 1960s NBC series “Tarzan,” Ron Ely's daughter says he died Sept. 29 in Los Alamos, California at age 86.

Ron Ely's son was apparently unarmed when he was fatally shot by Sheriff's deputies earlier this month. While at the scene, deputies identified the suspect as the Elys son, 30-year-old Cameron Ely. According to a statement released by the Santa Barbara County Sheriffs Department to ET on Tuesday, Cameron told police he was armed. In response, four deputies drew their weapons and shot Cameron, firing a total of 24 times. The Sheriff's Department also released the names of the four deputies who shot Cameron.

Why would the son of actor Ron Ely murder his own mother and then try to frame his dad? Cops found the 81-year-old Tarzan actor's wife, Valerie, stabbed to death inside their Santa Barbara estate. A police call reveals their son, 30-year-old Cameron, blamed his dad. They said the father tried to attack the mother, a police officer told dispatch in the call made Tuesday night. The only person we have here, he can't even talk, an officer told dispatch.

The wife and son of actor Ron Ely have died after a tragic incident. According to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office, officers responded to a 911 call at 8:15 p.m on Tuesday at the Ely home. Upon arriving at the scene, Ron's wife, Valerie, 62, was found dead with multiple stab wounds. While at the scene, deputies identified the suspect as the Elys son, 30-year-old Cameron Ely. RELATED CONTENT:Sulli, 25-Year-Old K-Pop Star, Found Dead at Her HomeRobert Forster, Star of 'Jackie Brown' and 'Breaking Bad,' Dead at 78Rip Taylor, Colorful Comedian and TV Personality, Dead at 84

Cops found the 81-year-old Tarzan actor's wife, Valerie, stabbed to death inside their home. Authorities confronted the killer, believed to be a family member, and fatally shot him. The drama unfolded when police were called to a domestic dispute at the family's $5 million estate in Santa Barbara, California. Ron, whose speech was impeded because of a medical condition, said that another family member was involved in the stabbing, according to police. The sprawling 14-room ranch-style home where the deadly shooting took place was put on the market last month for $4.8 million.

(CNN) - Authorities are investigating a fatal stabbing at the home of actor Ron Ely, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office. When deputies arrived, they found an elderly woman dead from apparent stab wounds, Raney said. The victim's husband, whose speech was impeded because of a medical condition, said that another family member was involved in the stabbing, Raney said. The suspect threatened deputies, who then fired shots and took the suspect down, Raney said. Ely, 81, is an actor and novelist best known for playing the lead character in the 1960s television series "Tarzan," and for playing the title role in "Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze."