Lex Barker, the actor famous for playing Tarzan, died on May 11, 1973, from a heart attack at the age of 54. After finding himself typecast in the United States following his Tarzan films, he moved to Europe and became a huge star there, particularly in German cinema. He was walking on a New York City street to meet his fiancée when he collapsed and died. #lexbarker #lanaturner #tarzan #oldhollywood | Jeff Waters

Lex Barker, the actor famous for playing Tarzan, died on May 11, 1973, from a heart attack at the age of 54. After finding himself typecast in the United States following his Tarzan films, he moved to Europe and became a huge star there, particularly in German cinema. He was walking on a New York City street to meet his fiancée when he collapsed and died. #LexBarker #tarzanandjane #lanaturner #oldhollywoodstars #ArleneDahl #moviestars | Jeff Waters

"Lana Turner and her fourth husband, actor Lex Barker, are photographed enjoying a sunny golf date in California, 1954." | History Through Time