Former 'Tarzan' actor Ron Ely's wife Lundeen killed by son: Police

Former Tarzan actor Ron Ely 's wife Valerie Lundeen was found dead on October 15. According to Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office, 62-year-old was stabbed multiple times to death by her son Cameron Ely. In a statement by officers, deputies showed up at couple's house in upscale neighborhood of Hope Ranch following an emergency call about a family dispute. 30-year-old was shot and killed by deputies outside ir home after he threatened police. 

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However, actor Ron Ely was t injured during attack but a disabled elderly man in home was taken to a hospital for a check-up. incident reportedly began with a 911 call about a family dispute at actor's home in California. According to Sheriff's office, deputies arrived at incident location at 8:15. y furr added that ne of deputies were injured but those involved in shooting will be placed on paid administrative leave pending an investigation. In a statement, police claimed that death is seen as a homicide although an autopsy is being conducted for both, victim and suspect. 

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American actor is best kwn for his role in Tarzan TV show that aired on NBC from 1966-68. he has also played lead role in 1975 film Doc Sav: man of Bronze. Ely was a host of Miss America pant in 1980 and 1981 and later married Lundeen who was a former Miss Florida USA. couple had three children, Kirsten, Kaitland, and Cameron. ir 30-year-old son Cameron had reportedly attended Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire and went on to Harvard University in 2007 where he played quarterback for football team. According to reports he was also a licensed security guard for past two years. home where he killed his mor is one of two addresses listed in public records under his name, however, it is t clear if he had been living with his parents. 

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