United Kingdom, March 25 -- 'Planet of the Apes' actor Ron Harper has died aged 91.

The Hollywood veteran - best known for playing astronaut Alan Virdon in the 1970s TV series based on the classic Charlton Heston sci-fi movie of the same name - passed away from natural causes at his home in West Hills, California.

His daughter Nicole told The Hollywood Reporter he died on Thursday (21.03.24), but the news was only confirmed on Monday (25.03.24.)

Ron also worked on TV series 'Land of the Lost' in 1976, and appeared in 'The Tall Man' and 'Laramie'.

More recently, Ron worked alongside Ben Affleck and Kate Beckinsale in 2001's 'Pearl Harbor' film.

His other notable movie appearances include 'Below Utopia' in 1997, 'The Odd Couple II' and...