American actor and singer James Darren dies aged 88
Sylvie Claire / September 4, 2024
American actor and singer James Darren, born in Philadelphia in 1936, died in his sleep in a Los Angeles hospital on Monday at the age of 88, according to his website. According to his son Jim Moret, he had been admitted for aortic valve surgery, but his condition was deemed too weak for the procedure.
James Darren, real name James Ercolani, starred in the American crime series “Hooker” alongside William Shatner and Heather Locklear, among others. He also starred in the sci-fi series “Time Tunnel” and “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine”, as well as the popular series “Beverly Hills 90210” and “Melrose Place”.
As a singer, he made his name with the hit “Goodbye Cruel World”, which topped the charts in 1961.
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