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.
Tom Hanks Receives Sweet Tribute From Wife Rita Wilson — One Detail Catches People’s Attention
Rita Wilson celebrated Tom Hanks’ birthday with a sweet Instagram post. She shared a heartfelt message alongside a photo, marking both his special day and their 36 years together. Fans showered Hanks with love, though a few couldn’t help but notice something about his look in the photo.
As Tom Hanks celebrated his 68th birthday, his wife of 36 years, Rita Wilson, took to Instagram with a heartfelt tribute. She shared a touching post featuring a recent photo of Hanks standing proudly in front of an impressive record collection and vintage record player.
The Forrest Gump star was showered with love from his wife. Rita Wilson, 67, marked his special day with a sweet and loving message on Instagram.
“🌸🎂🎊 Happy Birthday to my love! 🎊🎂🌸 You made the world a better place the day you were born. You bring joy wherever you go. You are the bringer of laughs, a lover of vehicles, or pretty much anything, shaped like a round bath tub. The bookshelves in our house shout from their bindings your love of history and the unexpectedly romantic Maeve Binchy,” she wrote.
“You get as much pleasure from recording your radio show @bossradio66 as you do from listening to any kind of surf music on vinyl. @tcm is your go to channel any time of day or night. Your patience for our kids harassing you about your ignorance of pop culture is admirable. We love you. I love you. So much and every day. 🌸💕🌸,” Rita added.
Tom Hanks was flooded with birthday wishes and compliments, showing just how much love and respect he’s earned over the years. Along with fans, plenty of celebrities chimed in to celebrate, including Julia Roberts. The actress, who worked with Hanks on Larry Crowne, left a sweet message in the comments of Rita Wilson’s post. “Yes! Happy Birthday Tom,” wrote Roberts. “So happy you were born.”
But also, fans showered the actor with comments like: “The coolest man alive,” one fan wrote. Another appreciated Rita’s tribute to her husband, “Happy Birthday Tom! What a sweet and loving wish from your beautiful wife. May you have many more incredible years ahead of you and thanks for sharing your talent/art with all of us, your adoring fans.” And also, “He truly is a gift to the world…as are you, Rita!”
However, many people online noticed a slight change in the appearance of the actor, which is normal given that he had just turned 68 with one user stating, “I cannot believe he is almost in his 70s,” surprised by the actor’s age. Another wrote, “I would have sworn he was older! Not because he looks or acts it particularly but it just feels like he’s been around forever.”
Rita paid a sweet tribute to her husband a few months ago when they celebrated their 36th anniversary.
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