EXCLUSIVE: Former US Marine, 91, jumps from luxury Manhattan apartment building near Central Park

A 91-year-old man who plunged to his death from the 17th floor of a luxury Manhattan building has been identified as a former US Marine.

Harold ‘Harry’ Tekel’s body was found early Wednesday outside the 35-story residential building, which overlooks Central Park.

His daughter Terry Grossman confirmed his identity to DailyMail.com.

“Yes, we are incredibly sad,” she said on Wednesday when she was reached by phone.

Tekel was still married to Terry’s mother Rochelle, 88. They shared two other daughters.

He was pronounced dead at the scene, police told DailyMail.com.

Officials said they do not suspect foul play.

A neighbor claimed the senior tried “something similar” a few weeks ago, The New York Post reported.

Tekel’s daughter said she was still in the hospital with her mother on Wednesday afternoon when they dealt with the tragedy.

A white tarp covering the body was seen on the sidewalk on Seventh Avenue.

Crews were seen on the block clearing the path and setting out a police cordon – while commuters made their way to work on the busy Manhattan street.

The building, 200 Central Park South, is one of the most desirable residences in Manhattan as it commands an impressive view of the entire park to the north with Columbus Circle one block to the west.

It was built in 1963 and has 309 homes.

Atop the 34 floors is a rooftop observatory – where people living in the building can enjoy a 360-degree view of the Manhattan skyline.

Some apartments in the building – with six bedrooms and three bathrooms – are for sale for as much as $11,500,000.

Other units, with two bedrooms, rent for $14,500 per month.

The building also has notable former residents, including actresses Raquel Welch, Doris Roberts, and television host Durward Kirby.