James DarrenRecognized for motion pictures like “Gidget” and TV exhibits like “TJ Hooker” and “Star Wars: Deep House 9,” he has died.
The veteran actor died peacefully in his sleep Monday at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles… his son, Jim Moretconfirmed to TMZ.
The reason for loss of life is unclear, however James’ son stated his well-known father suffered from a coronary heart situation and was being handled within the hospital’s cardiology unit. We’re instructed that James initially went to the hospital for an aortic valve substitute, however was deemed too weak to bear surgical procedure and was despatched house…solely to be taken again to the hospital once more.
James grew to become a teen idol as early as 1959’s “Gidget” and its two sequels, “Gidget Goes Hawaiian” and “Gidget Goes to Rome” after enjoying the surfer Moondoggie.
On tv, James had a recurring position as police officer Jim Corrigan on “TJ Hooker”… which ran for a complete of 66 episodes over 4 seasons.
James additionally had a recurring position on Deep House 9… enjoying hologram lounge singer Vic Fontaine on the late-Nineties TV collection.
Along with performing, James has additionally loved a profitable profession as a singer… He has additionally directed a number of TV collection corresponding to Melrose Place, Beverly Hills, 90210, and The Avengers… amongst others.
James sang the theme tune to “Gidget” and carried out one other tune within the film… In 1961, he reached No. 3 on the Billboard charts with “Goodbye Merciless World.”
He’s survived by 3 sons and 5 grandchildren.
James is 88 years outdated.
Relaxation in peace
