James Darren, Star of 'Gidget' and 'T.J. Hooker', Passes Away at 88
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- James Darren, famous for 'Gidget' and 'T.J. Hooker', died at 88 due to heart complications on September 2.
- Darren rose to fame as Moondoggie in 'Gidget' (1959) with Sandra Dee.
- Other TV roles included Dr. Tony Newman in 'The Time Tunnel' and officer Jim Corrigan in 'T.J. Hooker'.
- Darren directed shows like 'Melrose Place' and 'Beverly Hills, 90210'.
- He enjoyed a singing career with hits like 'Goodbye Cruel World' and 'Her Royal Majesty'.
- He gained new fans as holographic crooner Vic Fontaine in 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'.
- Darren is survived by his wife, Evy Norlund, sons Jim Moret, Christian Darren and Tony Darren as well as his five grandchildren.