James Darren actor in Gig and TJ hooker dies at 88 trendo City James Darren renowned actor of gigit and TJ hooker passed away at 88 according to variety Darren died at Cedar Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles confirmed by his son Jim Moret in response to a tribute by Nancy Sinatra Moret shared Darren's admiration for her Darren became a heartthrob with his role in Gig captivating teenage audiences he also starred in the time time TJ hooker and directed TV episodes