Danton Burroughs dies at 63
'Tarzan' creator's grandson oversaw usage
As chairman of Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., Burroughs handled licensing and promotion of properties such as Tarzan Lord of the Jungle and John Carter of Mars, including films, TV shows, comic strips, stage productions and books.
Danton Burroughs was also a collector of art and literary works including sheet music and jukeboxes.
Born in Los Angeles, he spent most of his life in Tarzana, the community his grandfather established and named after the famous character.
He is survived by his wife Linda, two daughters, a brother and a sister.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 17 at 2 p.m. at the Tarzana Community & Cultural Center, 19130 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana.
Donations may be made to the Danton Burroughs Memorial Fund at Parkinson's Resource Organization, 74-090 El Paseo, Suite 102, Palm Desert, CA 92260.
