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James Darren, 'Gidget' teen idol, singer and director, dies at 88
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September 4, 2024
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1:00Now PlayingJames Darren, known for "Gidget" and "TJ Hooker," has died at 88. The actor and singer became a teenage heartthrob with his role as the summer crush in the 1959 movie "Gidget," which ignited the surfer craze. David Muir looks back on his life.
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