James DarrenRecognized for films like “Gidget” and TV reveals like “TJ Hooker” and “Star Wars: Deep House 9,” he has died.
The veteran actor died peacefully in his sleep Monday at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles… his son, Jim Moretconfirmed to TMZ.
The reason for loss of life was unclear, however James’ son mentioned his well-known father suffered from a coronary heart situation and was being handled within the hospital’s cardiology unit. We’re informed that James initially went to the hospital for an aortic valve substitute, however was deemed too weak to endure surgical procedure and was despatched house…solely to be taken again to the hospital once more.
James turned a teen idol after enjoying a surfer named Moondoggie in 1959’s “Gidget” and its two sequels, “Gidget Goes Hawaiian” and “Gidget Goes to Rome.”
On tv, James had a recurring position as police officer Jim Corrigan on “TJ Hooker”…which ran for 4 seasons and 66 episodes.
James additionally had a recurring position on Deep House 9… enjoying hologram lounge singer Vic Fontaine on the late-Nineties TV collection.
Along with appearing, James has additionally loved a profitable profession as a singer… He has additionally directed a number of TV collection resembling Melrose Place, Beverly Hills, 90210, and ‘Dragon Squad’… amongst others.
James sang the theme track to “Gidget” and carried out one other track within the film… In 1961, he reached No. 3 on the Billboard charts with “Goodbye Merciless World.”
He’s survived by 3 sons and 5 grandchildren.
James is 88 years previous.
Relaxation in peace
