James Darren the Teen Idol who won hearts as moond doggy and gigit and Charmed audiences in Star Trek Deep Space 9 has passed away at 88 Darren's journey to stardom began in the late 1950s when he skyrocketed to fame with the iconic surf movie gigit instantly Becoming a Teen sensation born James urani in Philadelphia Darren's boyish charm and musical Talent led to pop hits like Goodbye cruel world and her royal Majesty but he didn't sto there he transitioned to television with roles in The Time Tunnel TJ hooker and as the Beloved Vic Fontaine in Star Trek Deep Space 9 Darren expanded his talents behind the camera too directing episodes of popular shows like the a team and silk stalkings despite his stardom Darren cherished his family life he was a father of three and shared his later years with loved ones by his side as we say goodbye to this Hollywood Legend his legacy of Music film and Unforgettable TV moments lives on