TEEN IDOL AND ‘T.J. HOOKER’ LEGEND JAMES DARREN DIES – HOLLYWOOD IN MOURNING

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.

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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.

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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.”

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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.

Barbara Eden, a beloved Hollywood icon, defies age and embraces life

Incredibly beautiful Barbara Eden is 92 and we can all agree that she looks like she hasn’t aged a day. The I Dream of Jeannie star is as stunning as ever and we couldn’t help but share her recent photos of her with you.

Barbara Eden was born Barbara Jean Morehead on August 23, 1931. Her first public performance was singing in the church choir which later led to her being part of different bands. She studies both singing and acting and turned to be very successful in both.

Her natural beauty brought her the title Miss San Francisco in 1951.

Eden as Jeannie in a variation of the famous “Jeannie costume” seen only in the pilot episode.

Her TV career started with The Johnny Carson Show in 1955 and continued with a number of series and movies. In I Dream of Jeannie, which is her most remarkable role, she played a genie set free from her bottle. The series aired for five years.

For her last birthday, an official Barbara Eden Instagram account shared a photo of her which left fans stunned by how she looks at that age.

It said, “We wish our favorite blonde, Rider of the Wild Surf, Voyager to the Bottom of the Sea, nemesis of the Harper Valley PTA and of course, the eternal Lady in the Bottle a very happy Birthday today!”

In 1988, Barbara received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her contributions to television.

In her memoir Jeannie Out of the Bottle, which was released in 2011, she speaks of her childhood, her fame in her 20’s, as well as her marriages and the tragedy of losing her son.

This year, the actress turned 92 and says she feels age is just a number. In an interview with the Hollywood Reporter, she says:“It’s like any other birthday, I’m just happy to be here.”

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Barbara is still working and doesn’t plan to retire any time soon. “I was working up until the shutdown point last March,” she told the Hollywood Reporter.

She is happy she has been part of the showbiz. “I’m very happy that I lived during that time,” she told the Hollywood Reporter. “I’m happy that I had my beginnings then, but things change. What a wonderful time now, more actors are working than ever before with all of the companies like Netflix and Amazon, all of these movies and TV shows they are producing.”

“I feel young!” Barbara told Page 6, adding that she considered herself lucky. “I feel sorry for people like my poor father who had to work every day at something he didn’t like. I enjoy my work. I still work.”

Until a few years back, she kept going to the gym, participating in spin classes, and lifting weights. Nowadays, she works with a trainer at her home.

“I have a lot of friends,” the TV legend added. “I’m pretty active socially.”

Eden recently attended a red carpet event in Beverly Hills and completely astounded everyone in attendance with her youthful looks.

She wore a navy blue satin shirt and matching black leggings, a matching set of black and silver jewelry, as well as high shoes with a pointed toe.

In 2021, she explained how she managed to keep her looks.

“I’m very careful about [my] diet,” she mentioned..

“I’m a carnivore… I like steak. We eat a lot of pork, chicken, steak [and] vegetables.”

We all have to agree that Barbara looks awesome.

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