A tragic end for this legend With heavy hearts, we announce his passing. When you find out who he is, you will cry: Check the first comment

he solidified as he reprised the role in Gidget Goes Hawaiian

Gidget Goes to Rome. For a generation of young people, James Darren was the ultimate fantasy—the guy next door who felt like he belonged to everyone.

But to view him only through the lens of a teen heartthrob is to ignore the depth of his immense artistry. Darren was a man of many gifts. His continue reading …