James Darren the Beloved actor and singer known for his role as Moon doggy in the classic film gig has passed away at the age of 88 he died in his sleep on September 2nd 2024 at Ceda siai Medical Center in Los Angeles following complications related to heart issues Darren's son Jim morett confirmed the news stating that his father had been hospitalized for a scheduled atic valve replacement but was deemed to weak for the surgery Mor shared that Darren's passing was peaceful and that he was able to express his love for his family before he died born James E colani in Philadelphia Darren Rose to Fame in the late 1950s Becoming a Teen Idol and a prominent figure in the surfing culture of the 1960s in addition to Gig he starred in the TV series TJ hooker and Star Trek Deep Space 9 and directed episodes of popular shows like Beverly Hills 90,000 to 110