Actor James Darren Passes Away At 88

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Actor James Darren passed away at 88 years old after a long and eventful life. His contributions to the world, particularly as an actor, will never be forgotten. His roles in major movies like ‘Gidget’ and ‘T.J. Hooker’ are forever melded into the memory of every teenage girl who had his poster on their walls. He leaves behind many friends and family who miss him, and he leaves behind a beautiful legacy for all of his fans to remember fondly as well.

Family Confirms Darren’s Passing

Jim Moret broke the news to the world that his father, James Darren, passed away on Monday, September 2nd. The actor was recently in the hospital for a scheduled aortic valve replacement, but was sent home due to not being healthy enough. He returned to the hospital on Sunday and passed away the following day. His son says that he died peacefully in his sleep and was not in any pain. It was a bit of a surprise to Moret, who thought his would pull through. James Darren was able to speak with his loved ones shortly before he passed away.

James Darren’s Legacy

Darren was survived by his second wife, Evy Norlund, his three sons, Jim Moret, Christian Darren, and Anthony Darren, as well as several grandchildren. His son was quoted as saying to Variety, “He was a good man. He was very talented. He was forever young.” Short, sweet, and meaningful words.

Nancy Sinatra made a heartwarming post on her X account, captioning a photo of special moments: “One of my dearest, closest friends in all the world, of all my life has passed away. Godfather to my daughter, AJ. Wishing him a fast & beautiful journey through the Universe & beyond. Godspeed, sweet Jimmy. My heart is torn but full of love for Evy, Christian, Anthony & Jimmy Jr.”

Ms. Sinatra, the daughter of Frank Sinatra and singer of ‘These Boots Are Made For Walking,‘ had a special dynamic with the late James Darren. He was a long-time family friend of the Sinatra’s and was beloved by Nancy Sinatra, who selected him to be her daughter’s godfather.

Darren’s Biggest Movie Contributions

It’s hard to narrow down James Darren’s biggest cinematic contributions, but his role as surfer and singer, Moondoggie, in Gidget put him on the map in 1959. The sequels Gidget Goes Hawaiian (1961) and Gidget Goes To Rome (1963) solidified his place as a household name. His next biggest role is likely a police officer on T.J. Hooker in 1983 to 1986. Darren also had some other special roles over the years in hits like Beverly Hills, 90210, Melrose Place, Hawaii Five-O, and Texas Ranger.

In Conclusion

We lost a multi-generational talent who touched the lives and hearts of family, friends, and fans alike. James Darren left this world in his sleep peacefully after connecting with his family. His legacy will live on through his loved ones and in the cinematic contributions such as Gidget and T.J. Hooker. May James Darren rest in peace.

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Article originally written by Julie Miller.