James Darren, teen idol who helped ignite 1960s surfing craze with "Gidget" and later sang and directed, dies at 88
James Darren, teen idol who helped ignite 1960s surfing craze with "Gidget" and later sang and directed, dies at 88
ByThe Associated Press
September 2, 2024, 11:11 PM
LOS ANGELES -- James Darren, teen idol who helped ignite 1960s surfing craze with "Gidget" and later sang and directed, dies at 88.