James Darren, known for Gidget, T.J. Hooker, and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, has died at 88. TMZ reports he passed away in his sleep at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. While the cause remains unknown, his son Jim Moret revealed Darren had heart issues and was too weak for an aortic valve replacement.
Rising to fame as Moondoggie in Gidget, Darren later starred in T.J. Hooker and had a successful singing career. He also directed episodes of Melrose Place and Beverly Hills, 90210. His legacy in Hollywood remains unforgettable. Rest in peace.