hey everyone today I have some somber news to share James Darren the Beloved star of gigit and TJ hooker has passed away at the age of 88 according to variety Darren died at Ceda Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles his son Jim morett a correspondent for Inside Edition confirmed the news James Darren's career took off in 1956 but it was his role as moond doggy in the 1959 film gig that made him a household name imagine the iconic beach scenes the classic surf culture and Darren's undeniable charm he captured the hearts of young audiences and became a Teen Idol almost overnight in a 2015 interview Darren reminisced about an incident in San Francisco thousands of fans had gathered outside a studio eager to catch a glimpse of the star the crowd grew so intense that Darren had to be escorted out for his safety it was a moment that highlighted just how much he meant to his fans Darren's Journey didn't stop with gig he appeared in sequels like gig goes Hawaiian and gig goes to Rome further cementing his status in Hollywood his success extended Beyond acting he also directed episodes of popular TV shows like Beverly Hills 90210 and Melrose Place talk about versatility born in Philadelphia Darren's path to stardom began with acting studies in New York his talents caught the eye of Colombia pictures and the rest as they say is history Beyond his professional achievements Darren was a devoted family man survived by his wife Eevee his three children and five grandchildren his passing has prompted heartfelt tributes from fellow entertainers including singer Nancy Sinatra his son Jim Moret expressed gratitude for the kind words highlighting how much his father meant to those who knew him Darren's Legacy continues to inspire Generations leaving an indelible mark on Hollywood so let's remember James Darren not just as an actor but as a Storyteller who brought joy and inspiration to countless lives he may be gone but his legacy will live on through his work and the memories he created if you enjoyed this video and want to see more content like this don't forget to like And subscribe thanks for watching and I'll see you next time