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Joe Lara, Tarzan of "The Epic Adventures" dies after the plane he was traveling in crashes into lakes

Joe Lara, Tarzan of "The Epic Adventures" dies after the plane he was

Joe Lara, the star of 1996 "Tarzan: Epic Adventures," died Saturday after crashing into a Tennessee lake while traveling in a small plane, according to local authorities and the Associated Press.

Joe Lara, Tarzan of "The Epic Adventures" dies after the plane he was

He was 58 years old.

His wife and 5 people traveling with them were also on board. The Associated Press reported that authorities at the scene indicated there were no survivors in the crash.

Joe Lara, Tarzan of "The Epic Adventures" dies after the plane he was

The small plane, a Cessna C501, crashed in Lake Percy Priest near Smyrna, Tenn. after getting up at approximately 11 a.m. on Saturday. Joe Lara became famous when he played Jungle King between 1996 and 2000 playing Tarzan in 22 episodes.

Joe Lara, Tarzan of "The Epic Adventures" dies after the plane he was

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