James Darren, the beloved teen idol and star of “T.J. Hooker,” has sadly passed away at the age of 88. His son, Jim Moret, confirmed the unexpected news on Monday, September 2. Details about how Darren died were shared online, providing fans and the public with the unfortunate circumstances surrounding his passing.
James Darren, known for his role as the charming surfer in the classic film “Gidget” alongside the late Sandra Dee, passed away in his sleep at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. His son, Jim Moret, shared that the beloved actor died peacefully during his rest.
James Darren’s son, Jim Moret, revealed that his father had been admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center the week before his passing to undergo an aortic valve replacement. Sadly, James was too weak to go through with the procedure.
The day before James Darren passed away, he was rushed back to the hospital. His son, Jim Moret, said that the family was shocked by his sudden death. Jim explained, “It was kind of a surprise to be quite honest with you. I mean, we knew that he was not well, but we didn’t expect this.”
Jim Moret, who is a chief correspondent for “Inside Edition,” shared that in his father’s final moments, James Darren was able to express his love for his family. James, known for his role in “Gidget Goes to Rome” and his influence on the 1960s surfing craze, passed away peacefully without experiencing any pain.
Jim Moret expressed his deep sadness over his father’s passing, saying, “I always thought he would pull through because he was so cool. He was always cool.” These heartfelt words highlight the remarkable legacy James Darren leaves behind as a beloved singer and teen idol.
James Darren’s son, Jim Moret, shared that his father had a special moment with his grandchildren when they saw him perform at the South Point Hotel in 2018. Jim spoke about how meaningful it was for his children to witness James’ talent and share in those artistic experiences.
Jim praised his father’s impressive skills, saying, “He had the swagger, voice, talent, and charm. Their grandfather was cool.” He admired how James Darren’s success extended beyond acting to music, with several hits on Billboard’s Hot 100.
In 1961, James Darren’s song “Goodbye Cruel World” reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100. The following year, his hit “Her Royal Majesty” climbed to number six, and “Conscience” also made the chart, landing at number eleven.
In 1961, James Darren’s song “Goodbye Cruel World” reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100. The following year, his hit “Her Royal Majesty” climbed to number six, and “Conscience” also made the chart, landing at number eleven.
James Darren, known for his success as a singer and actor, also directed popular TV series like “Melrose Place,” “Hunter,” “The A-Team,” and “Beverly Hills, 90210.” He is survived by his sons, Jim, Christian, and Tony Darren, his five grandchildren, and his wife, Evy Norlund.
James Darren, who was also the godfather to Nancy Sinatra’s daughter, A.J. Lambert, received a heartfelt tribute from Nancy Sinatra following his passing. She shared her grief on X, describing James as one of her dearest friends and wishing him a peaceful journey. Nancy also mentioned that it was comforting to know James and other legends are honored together in their hometown.
Our deepest condolences go out to James’ family as they remember an iconic entertainer, loving husband, father, and grandfather.
A famous star was hospitalized.
A representative for Oprah Winfrey just revealed on Instagram that the author will be making an appearance on CBS Mornings to discuss her most recent book recommendation.Sadly, over the weekend, the well-liked host contracted a stomach virus.Gayle King assumed command and gave the reason behind Winfrey’s absence.A spokesman for Winfrey told CNN in a statement on Tuesday that “Ms. Winfrey is recovering from a stomach virus and was given an IV due to dehydration at the recommendation of her doctor.”
“She is getting more rest and improving every day.”Winfrey admitted to her best friend and journalist that she “couldn’t keep enough water down to stay hydrated” in a video chat that was shared on Gayle King’s Instagram page. This ultimately caused Winfrey to visit the hospital.King assured viewers that despite the health setback, Winfrey will eventually “be OK.”
She said, “I hope sharing that detail doesn’t bother her.”During a joint interview with the New York Times in January, Winfrey and King expressed their deep relationship and gave one other high accolades.She tells the truth with brutality. Even if it’s not what you want to hear,” King once observed in reference to Winfrey.
“[We] really, really enjoy each other.”In January of last year, Winfrey demonstrated that, at seventy, she is still in excellent physical shape.The media titan was seen running on the beach with her dog and another woman in the footage that she shared on Instagram.She thanked everyone who had sent her birthday greetings in the caption, praising health as the greatest gift.
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