James Darren, 'Gidget' teen idol, singer, director, dies at 88

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James Darren, ‘Gidget’ teen idol, singer and director, dies at 88

In his long career, Darren acted, sang and built up a successful behind-the-scenes career as a television director.

www.nbcnews.com

LOS ANGELES — James Darren, a teen idol who helped ignite the 1960s surfing craze as a charismatic beach boy paired off with Sandra Dee in the hit film “Gidget,” died Monday at 88.

Darren died in his sleep at a Los Angeles hospital, his son Jim Moret told news outlets.

Moret told The Hollywood Reporter that Darren was supposed have had an aortic valve replacement but was too weak for the surgery. “I always thought he would pull through,” his son told the entertainment trade, “because he was so cool. He was always cool.”...

 

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Always easy on the eyes. RIP