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Wife of ‘Tarzan’ Actor Ron Ely Stabbed to Death in California Home
October 16, 2019
Police raced into action at the home of actor Ron Ely Tuesday night. 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 Santa Barbara, California estate. Ron, whose speech was impeded because of a medical condition, said another family member was involved in the stabbing, according to police.