Many of us spend countless hours enjoying television and movies, and along the way, we get quite familiar with the actors, often feeling like we know them personally. So, when one of our beloved actors passes away, it feels especially heartbreaking.
It’s with a heavy heart that we share the news that James Darren has passed away at the age of 88. Known for his roles in TV shows like ‘T.J. Hooker,’ ‘Gidget,’ and ‘Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,’ Darren died peacefully in his sleep at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles.
Darren also portrayed the character Jim Corrigan, a police officer, in ‘T.J. Hooker,’ appearing in 66 episodes over four seasons.
Besides his acting career, he was also a singer and is said to have written the theme song for ‘Gidget.’ Our thoughts are with his family during this challenging time.
