Valerie Lundeen (born 1957 – died October 15, 2019) was an American former beauty pageant titleholder, former flight attendant, homemaker, and celebrity partner from Miami, Florida. She is best known as the wife of Ron Ely (American actor and novelist).
He gained immense popularity for playing the lead character in the “ Tarzan ” TV series from 1966 to 1968. Furthermore, Ely even played the lead role in the movie “Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze” in 1975.
Some of his other popular projects are The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker, South Pacific, The Fiend Who Walked the West, Fantasy Island, The Aquanauts, and many more.
On October 15, 2019, Lundeen was brutally murdered by his 30-year-old son, Cameron Ely. According to a source, the former model was stabbed to death at her home in Santa Barbara, California.
Ron was also present at the residence but is completely unharmed. The suspect was later shot and killed by Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies according to official reports.
Personal life, spouse and children
Valerie Lundeen, 62, married her husband “Ronald Pierce Ely” in 1984 after dating for a while. During their marriage, the couple had three children i.e. two daughters Kirsten and Kaitland Ely and a son Cameron Ely.
Additionally, the news of Valerie’s death was first confirmed by a close friend in a social media post. Ron Ely’s spouse was found dead around 8:15 pm Tuesday at his home in Hope Ranch.
Police arrived at the scene after receiving a call of a family disturbance. Cameron was also present at the home when authorities arrived to look into the situation. Soon, his son and the police got into a physical fight and Cameron was shot dead by them.
| Lifestyle/Biography | |
|---|---|
| Real full birth name | Valeria Lundeen. |
| Nickname | Valeria. |
| Profession | Former beauty pageant holder, former flight attendant and housewife. |
| Famous for | Being the wife of Ron Ely (American actor and novelist). |
| Age (as of 2019) | 62 years . |
| Date of Birth (DOB), Birthday | 1957. |
| Birthplace/Hometown | Miami, Florida, United States. |
| Nationality | American. |
| Sexuality (gay or lesbian) | Heterosexual |
| Gender | Woman. |
| ethnicity | White Caucasian descent. |
| Religion | Christendom. |
| sun sign (zodiac sign) | not known. |
| Current residence | Santa Barrabra, California, United States. |
| Social Media Account Statistics | Instagram : N/A. Twitter : — Facebook : — |
| Physical Statistics | |
| height (height) | Feet inches: 5′ 9″ . Centimeters: 175cm . Meters: 1.75 meters . |
| Weight | Kilograms: 60kg . Pounds: 132 pounds . |
| Bra size | 34B. |
| Body Measurements (Chest-waist-hips) | 35-27-36. |
| Shoe Size (UK) | 6. |
| Tattoo details? | N/A |
| eye color | Blue. |
| Hair color | Blond. |
| Family | |
| Fathers | Father : Name unknown. Mom : — |
| Brothers | Brother: Unknown. Sister: |
| famous relatives | Grandparents: Uncle: Aunt: |
| personal life relationship | |
| Marital status | Married. |
| Dating history? | Love Affair with her boyfriend. |
| Boyfriend | None. |
| Husband/Spouse Name | Ronald Pierce Ely. |
| Son | Cameron Elly. |
| Daughter | Kirsten and Kaitland Ely. |
| Education | |
| Highest Rating | Graduate with a bachelor’s degree. |
| College | Local high school in Florida. |
| Alma mater. | Stetson University. |
| Hobbies and favorite things | |
| Favorite Celebrities | Actor: Tom Hanks. Actress: Reese Witherspoon. |
| dream vacation destination | Paris. |
| Favorite color | Blue. |
| I love to do | Reading, theater and works of art. |
| Favorite food | Pizza, fries and ice cream. |
| Can | |
| Heritage (approx.) | Under review (as of 2019). |
| Salary, income and earnings | — |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Valerie Lundeen
- Valerie Lundeen was born to her mom and dad in 1957 in Miami, Florida, USA. Therefore, her age was 62 years old, as of 2019.
- The famous spouse even worked as a flight attendant in the past.
- According to the source, Ron Ely’s wife was crowned Miss Airlines International in 1980, a beauty pageant for flight attendants and other airline employees.
- She was crowned Miss Florida USA in 1981 and then represented Miami in the Miss USA pageant the following year.
- In 1984, Lundeen wrote a letter to Phylliss Diller (comedian and author) to appreciate her work on the book “Marriage Handbook.”
- As of education, the former beauty pageant champion graduated from Stetson University.
- In 1976, she was also dubbed as Miss Green Feather. It is a title for those students of the school who participate in charitable works.
- As a novelist, Ronald published two novels, “Night Shadows” (1994) and “East Beach” (1995).
- Before marrying Lundeen, the actor was married to his longtime girlfriend, “Cathy Ely,” from 1959 to 1961.
- However, their marriage ended when Cathy and Ron moved to California and after the divorce, she married one of the actor’s friends.
- Erik Raney (Public Information Officer) issued a statement stating that fortunately no officers were harmed during their dispute.
- Valerie Lundeen’s height was 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m tall).
- Being a model in the past, she maintained her body very well with healthy eating habits. She weighed around 60 kg (132 pounds).