Ron Ely’s daughter Kristen Casale Ely announced her father’s death on Wednesday. She revealed that he had passed away on September 29 and she also penned a tribute for him. Ron passed away at his LA home at the age of 86. Kristen did not reveal the exact cause of his death.Ron Ely’s daughter Kristen Casale Ely announced her father’s death on Wednesday. She revealed that he had passed away on September 29 and she also penned a tribute for him. Ron passed away at his LA home at the age of 86. Kristen did not reveal the exact cause of his death.