MUMBAI: James Darren, the teen idol who played a pivotal role in sparking the surfing craze of the 1960s in the popular film "Gidget," passed away on Monday at the age of 88. Darren was teamed with Sandra Dee. According to his son Jim Moret, Darren passed away peacefully in a Los Angeles hospital while he slept.
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Darren was meant to get an aortic valve replacement, but Moret informed The Hollywood Reporter that he was too frail for the procedure. The actor’s son said, “I always thought he would pull through because he was so cool. He was always cool.”
He has been part of well known series like ‘Beverly Hills 90210’, "Melrose Place’ and "T.J. Hooker.’
His close friend Nancy Sinatra wrote, “One of my dearest, closest friends in all the world, of all my life has passed away. Godfather to my daughter, AJ.l (@aj.lambert). Wishing him a fast and beautiful journey through the Universe and beyond. Godspeed, sweet Jimmy. My heart is torn but full of love for Evy, Christian, Anthony and Jimmy, Jr. @jameswdarren.”
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